Teens with chronic pain try coaching to ease suffering

NCT ID NCT05834725

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a resilience coaching program (PRISM) for 260 teens aged 12-17 with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The goal was to see if coaching improves daily function, reduces distress, and lessens pain compared to usual care. Participants completed surveys and coaching sessions, with results measured at 3 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Resilience coaching program (PRISM)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help teens with chronic pain feel better and function more normally.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to all teens. The coaching may not work better than usual care, and benefits might be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome mental disorder somatoform disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN SYNDROME PAIN, CHRONIC PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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