Trauma-Informed Procedural Pain Intervention: Refinement of an Evidence-Based Protocol

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE · Nov 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new program called the Trauma-Informed Procedural Pain Intervention (TIPPI-R) designed to help children with cancer manage pain and distress during their treatment. The main goals are to see if TIPPI-R can help kids use better strategies to cope with pain, reduce how much pain they feel, and increase their confidence in handling the challenges of cancer treatment. Researchers will compare the experiences of families using TIPPI-R with those receiving standard care to find out if TIPPI-R makes a difference in managing pain and distress during the early stages of treatment.

To be eligible for this trial, children aged 0-18 must be receiving treatment at specific hospitals and have a confirmed cancer diagnosis. Families also need to be English-speaking. Participants will fill out surveys about their pain and feelings shortly after being diagnosed and again four weeks later, either after receiving the TIPPI-R intervention or standard care. This study is important as it aims to improve the support and coping strategies available to young cancer patients and their families during a challenging time.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient is receiving treatment at Norton Children's Cancer Institute, Norton Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky Children's Hospital or DanceBlue Clinic.
• • Patient has been diagnosed with an oncology diagnosis.
• • Patient and family are English-speaking.
• • Patient is between the ages 0-18.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Families not proficient in English.
• • Patient is 19 years or older.
• • Patient is not receiving treatment at Norton Children's Cancer Institute, Norton Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky Children's Hospital or DanceBlue Clinic.
• • Patient does not have an oncology diagnosis.
• • Patient and family have any CPS involvement.