New pictograms aim to help children better explain stomach troubles

NCT ID NCT07337343

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will create and test simple picture-based tools (pictograms) to help children aged 8 to 17 describe symptoms like constipation, bloating, and stomach pain. Many kids struggle to explain what they feel, which can lead to misdiagnosis. The goal is to see if these pictograms work as well as or better than standard questionnaires for reporting gut symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a simple, visual tool to help children and teens describe their gut symptoms more accurately, improving diagnosis and care.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage, observational study focused on tool development, not treatment. The pictograms may not work for all children or improve health outcomes directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abdominal Pain constipation disorder Flatulence irritable bowel syndrome Nausea superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis

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