New hope for easing the silent pain of children with severe disabilities

NCT ID NCT06075797

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether a new support system could help manage recurrent pain in children with severe neurological disabilities, who often cannot communicate their discomfort. The system involved weekly surveys for parents, feedback reports for the care team, and support from a specialized palliative care team. Researchers compared this approach to usual care to see if a larger, definitive trial would be feasible and if the system showed promise for easing pain and helping families.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Deakin University

    Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia

  • University of Alabama, Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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