Feasibility Study of a Guided Imagery Therapy Mobile Application for Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders in Children

Part of paid clinical trials in Austin, Texas.

Sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Study ID
NCT07222943
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Abdominal Pain/ Discomfort
  • Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders
  • Functional Dyspepsia
  • Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs)
  • Gastrointestinal and Digestive Disorder
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
7 Years - 12 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Guided Imagery Therapy — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will be asked to listen to a pre-recorded, 10 to 15 minute guided imagery therapy (GIT) sessions via mobile application 5 out of 7 days per week for 8 weeks in addition to their usual care for their abdominal pain.

Study Details

Chronic abdominal pain is common among children, and the majority of cases are attributed to functional abdominal pain disorders. One approach to treating these disorders is by using psychological therapies. This clinical trial aims to see how well pre-recorded guided imagery therapy sessions help children's abdominal pain when delivered via a mobile application (app) on a smartphone or tablet. Participants will complete a baseline abdominal pain and stooling diary to determine eligibility, as well as other surveys. Eligible participants will be given access to the guided imagery therapy mobile application. This intervention asks participants to listen to a 10- to 15-minute GIT session 5 out of 7 days per week for 8 weeks, in addition to their usual care for their abdominal pain. Then, participants will complete another abdominal pain and stooling diary, along with other psychometric surveys, at the end of this intervention period. Participants will also collect another diary and surveys 3 months post-treatment.

Key Dates

First listed
Oct 30, 2025
Start date
Sep 1, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2027
Completion
Apr 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
63 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Treatment
    Participants randomized to the Immediate Treatment arm will receive immediate access to the guided imagery therapy mobile application intervention.

Primary Outcome Measure

Abdominal Pain Intensity [ Time Frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (immediately after 8-week intervention) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's HospitalAustinTexas78759
Hollier, MD
[email protected]
832-824-3814
Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's HospitalHoustonTexas77030
Hollier, MD
[email protected]
832-824-3814

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