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New pictograms aim to help children better explain stomach troubles

NCT ID NCT07337343

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Auckland, New Zealand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jan 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

International cohort of young people aged 5-17 years

Ages

8 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Children and Young people are aged between 8-17 years, * have lower gut or constipation symptoms, * can communicate in English or be supported to participate by a caregiver, whānau, or other responsible person. Phase Four will include international invitations to participants with lower gut or constipation symptoms. Healthy volunteers will not be recruited. Exclusion Criteria: * Children and Young people with developmental or cognitive disorder that precludes their ability to understand the study, * Children and Young people who do not have access to a digital device with internet connectivity, * unable to read English, * parent does not consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Abdominal pain (AP) Bloating Constipation - functional Flatulence IBS, constipation predominant Nausea and vomitting

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