Remote Pediatric Pain Research Study
Researchers at Washington State University are conducting a study on risk, resilience, and recovery in pediatric pain for children ages 11–14 who have recently experienced a pain problem.
Fast Facts
Recently sought medical care for a pain problem present for 2.5 months or less
11-14
Years Old
Compensation
Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
We want to understand how social relationships affect recovery from pain during adolescence.
Many young people experience pain from injuries, headaches, or stomachaches. While most recover fully, some go on to develop long-lasting or “chronic” pain that can interfere with daily life. This study focuses on the transition from short-term pain to chronic pain and the role that friends, peers, and online interactions play in that process.
By learning more about how social risk factors (like bullying or cyber-victimization) and protective factors (like strong social support and connectedness) affect recovery, we hope to develop new ways to prevent and treat chronic pain in children and teens. Your and your child’s participation will help researchers better understand how to support youth in managing and recovering from pain.
Study Background
We want to understand how social relationships affect recovery from pain during adolescence.
Many young people experience pain from injuries, headaches, or stomachaches. While most recover fully, some go on to develop long-lasting or “chronic” pain that can interfere with daily life. This study focuses on the transition from short-term pain to chronic pain and the role that friends, peers, and online interactions play in that process.
By learning more about how social risk factors (like bullying or cyber-victimization) and protective factors (like strong social support and connectedness) affect recovery, we hope to develop new ways to prevent and treat chronic pain in children and teens. Your and your child’s participation will help researchers better understand how to support youth in managing and recovering from pain.
Additional Information
This study is being done to understand how social interactions, both in person and online, affect whether children recover from pain or go on to develop long-lasting pain problems.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 11-14
- Recently sought medical care for a pain problem present for 2.5 months or less (for example, sports-related or accidental injury, new onset headaches or stomach aches)
- Never received treatment for chronic pain
- Generally healthy
- Do not have a developmental delay or cognitive impairment
- Have access to a computer, smartphone, and internet to complete study assessments
- No scheduled surgery at the site of the pain
- Do not have a serious comorbid chronic condition (e.g., diabetes, arthritis, cancer)
- Have not been hospitalized for a psychiatric problem within the past year
- English-speaking
Parents and children will each complete online surveys at four timepoints over two years (baseline, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months).
Children will also take part in a weeklong assessment at each timepoint, which includes wearing a watch-like device that tracks activity and sleep, and completing a short online diary each day.
Some teens may also be asked to participate in two one-on-one Zoom interviews about their social media use and health.
All activities can be completed online from home.
Families who participate will receive up to $680 over the course of the 24-month study. A small number of participants may also receive additional compensation for interviews.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
This study (IRB# 20513) has been reviewed and approved by the IRB at WSU