Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Childhood -Characteristics and Course

May 22, 2008 updated by: Sykehuset Innlandet HF

Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Childhood, Characteristics and Course

Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is a common complaint in childhood. Identification of the processes that maintain illness is important.

The purpose of this study is to get more knowledge about characteristics of children with recurrent abdominal pain and their parents, and about the course of their pain. These results may be important to identify children who need treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

BACKGROUND:

Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP), mainly constituted by functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID), affects a significant number of children, and is a result of a complex interaction between biopsychosocial factors. Despite the seemingly benign nature of RAP, in some children RAP is associated with school absenteeism, functional impairment and frequent doctor visits. Identification of the processes that maintain illness is important. These results may be important to identify children who need treatment.

AIMS:

The aims of this study are to characterize children with RAP (in four out-patient clinics) and their parents, describe outcome and determine predictors of persistent RAP in children.

SAMPLE:

150 pediatric patients (4-15 years), their parents and teachers. Consecutive new patients referred to four pediatric out-patients clinics for evaluation of abdominal pain (primary complaint). Patients with RAP (abdominal pain at least once a month, in three consecutive months during the last year, and whose pains are severe enough to affect daily activity) are eligible.

DESIGN: A prospective cohort study.

MEASUREMENT:

All pediatric patients will undergo a complete physical examination emphasizing diagnosing organic illness and FGID according to the international ROME classification. Routine laboratory will be done. A protocol to identify somatic causes is part of the study. In addition, parents will complete validated questionnaires regarding their child's physical/psychological health, temperamental characteristics and social skills and also psychosocial conditions concerning them selves. Self-report regarding the same aspects will be obtained from children above 8-9 years.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

152

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Norway
      • Gjovik, Norway, 2819
        • Division of women and child and Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Innlandet Hospital Health Authorities

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

4 years to 15 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Study Population

Consecutive new pediatric patients (4-15 years) referred by their general practitioners to four pediatric out-patient clinics in Innlandet Hospital Health Authorities for evaluation of recurrent abdominal pain.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Consecutive new pediatric patients (4-15 years) referred by their general practitioners to four pediatric out-patient clinics in Innlandet Hospital Health Authorities for evaluation of recurrent abdominal pain.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known organic diagnosis for abdominal pain
  • Language problems (which will interfere completing questionnaires)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sykehuset Innlandet HF

Collaborators

Regionsenter for barn og unges psykiske helse

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Trond Markestad, MD, Phd, Eastern Norway Health Authorities, Innlandet Hospital Health Authorities

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 3, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 3, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

April 5, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 23, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 22, 2008

Last Verified

May 1, 2008

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 150063

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