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Online Social Learning Program for Parents With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Raising Resilient Children
Randomized Controlled Trial of an Internet-based Prevention Intervention for Parents With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria for parents and their children (including biological/step-parents or legal guardians): * Parent/caregiver at least 18 years old * Parent diagnosed with IBS or idiopathic abdominal pain in the last five years OR * Parent meets ROME criteria for IBS (abdominal pain at least weekly; pain related to defecation, change in stool frequency, and change in stool form at least 30% of the time) * Is the parent primarily responsible for caring for the child on a day-to-day basis * Child is 4 to 7 years old at the time of screening. If multiple children are present in the family, the parent will be asked to select one child for study participation. * Child must currently live at least half of the time with the parent involved in intervention. * Parent and child must reside in the U.S. Exclusion criteria for parents and their children: * Not able to read/speak/understand English. * Child has a developmental disability that requires full-time special education * Child has chronic abdominal pain (pain most/every day for more than 3 months) * Child has a current doctor's diagnosis of a painful\* gastrointestinal disorder like functional constipation, lactose/fructose/gluten intolerance, celiac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disorder, etc. (\*does not include nonpainful disorders like GERD) * Child has another severe chronic disease such as juvenile arthritis, cancer, or other severe condition(s) requiring chronic medical treatment. * Does not have regular access to the Internet on a desktop, tablet, phone, or laptop computer
About the study
The goal of this clinical trial is to test efficacy of the REACH program in parents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and their young children. The main question it aims to answer is:
-How can parents with IBS help their young kids develop healthy habits?
Participants will be asked to complete online surveys and to use a website. Researchers will compare results from parents who use one of two websites chosen by chance, like flipping a coin. One website focuses on child health and safety behaviors. The other website focuses on strategies to promote child wellness behaviors.
What is being tested
- Social Learning and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SLCBT) (behavioral)
- Attention Education Control (behavioral)
Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital · Participants: 460 · Started: Oct 16, 2023
Contact the study team
- Tonya M Palermo, PhD · Phone: 206-884-4208
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05730491
Locations in the U.S.
| Washington | Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.