Hypnotherapy through self-exercises in children with functional abdominal pain in primary care

Recruiting

• Conditions: Functional Abdominal Pain OR Irritable Bowel Syndrome; 10018012

• Registration Number: NL-OMON52720
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 22 July 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all
of the following criteria:

- aged 7 to 18 years
- GP visit concerning chronic gastrointestinal symptoms
- FAP OR IBS according to their GP

Exclusion Criteria

A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded
from participation in this study:

- a concomitant organic gastrointestinal disease
- treatment by paediatrician for abdominal symptoms
- mental retardation
- a history of a psychotic disorder
- hypnotherapy treatment in the past year
- insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language by the child or parents

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The proportion of children with adequate relief of abdominal pain and<br /><br>discomfort at 12 months.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The frequency and intensity of the abdominal pain/discomfort, school absence,<br /><br>impact on daily functioning, depression and anxiety, pain beliefs, sleep<br /><br>disturbances, use of healthcare services and cost-effectiveness at 3, 6, and 12<br /><br>months. </p><br>