Adapting a talking therapy for stomach pain in children
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This study tests a special talking therapy (a type of cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) designed to help children and teens with ongoing stomach pain that has no clear medical cause. The therapy is adapted for Spanish-speaking families and delivered digitally, aiming to reduce pain-related disability and improve daily functioning.
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Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed by a doctor with a functional abdominal pain disorder (ongoing stomach pain without a clear physical cause)
- Your stomach pain significantly affects your daily life (like missing school or activities)
- You and your caregiver can speak and read Spanish well enough to take part
- You do not have a major digestive disease (like ulcerative colitis), a severe mental health condition, or a serious developmental disorder
- You have access to a device (like a tablet or computer) and the internet to do the therapy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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