Digital therapy aims to help teens with chronic pain face their fears

NCT ID NCT05079984

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing a digital program called iGET Living for adolescents aged 10–18 with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The program uses graded exposure therapy, a behavioral approach that helps patients gradually face feared and avoided activities. The study will first test the program's acceptability in a small group, then evaluate its feasibility and preliminary effectiveness in a larger group using a single-case experimental design.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a digitally delivered graded exposure treatment called iGET Living
What this could lead to
If effective, this digital program could offer a scalable, accessible way to help teens with chronic pain get back to normal activities.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage feasibility trial with a small sample and no control group, so results may not generalize or prove effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior Child Behavior Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pediatric Pain Management Clinic

    Menlo Park, California, 94025, United States

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