Use of Guided Imagery for Functional Abdominal Pain in Children:

Phase

Condition

Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)

Colic

Ulcerative Colitis (Pediatric)

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00327548

NIH 5P50-AT00008

Ages 5-18
All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of relaxation, with or without guided imagery, for treating children with functional abdominal pain. The study will evaluate a child's ability to decrease the amount of pain with these techniques to allow continuation of normal daily activities at home and at school. The hypothesis is that these relaxation techniques will help decrease reports of abdominal pain and improve levels of activity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria: at least 3 episodes of abdominal pain over the previous 3 months normal complete bloodcount, sedimentation rate, urinalysis stable on current medications English speaking -

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria: unwillingness to participate chronic gastrointestinal disease cognitive-developmental delaymajor dissociative disorder