Can a smartphone app soothe Children's tummy troubles?
NCT ID NCT06653647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a guided imagery therapy mobile app could help children aged 7 to 12 with chronic abdominal pain. Four children listened to 10-15 minute recorded sessions five days a week for eight weeks. The study compared immediate app use to a delayed start group to see if the app reduced pain frequency and intensity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- guided imagery therapy mobile application
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help children manage chronic belly pain at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 4 children, so results may not apply to others. The app may not reduce pain significantly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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