Characterizing Parent/Child Sleep Patterns in Children with Chronic Pain

Study of Parent and Child Sleep Patterns in Children With Chronic Pain

Age
8 years - 14 years
Gender
All
Phase
N/A
Participants needed
100
Primary Investigator
AW

Amy Williams

Accepting referrals by invitation only

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to investigate the link between parental sleep quality and child pain and functional outcomes through online survey data collection. The survey completers will be a parent/legal guardian and their child aged 8-14 who has been diagnosed with a chronic/recurrent pain condition. The surveys will collect demographic information along with the parent's sleep quality and functional impact, their perceptions of their child's sleep quality and functional impact, and the child's report of their sleep quality and functional impact.

THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY - Subjects will be recruited via posted and distributed fliers in the Riley pediatric pain clinic, or by referral from their providers in the Riley Pain Clinic. Fliers may also be mailed to potentially eligible participants who are patients of this clinic, have been seen in this clinic in the past 2 years, or referred to this clinic but have not been seen.

Detailed description of study

This study aims to collect preliminary data to 1) characterize sleep concordance/discordance in parent-child dyads in pediatric chronic pain, and 2) evaluate associations between parental sleep quality and child pain and functional outcomes. If they are eligible, participants will be provided with study information and questionnaires to complete at their discretion.These data will inform future research evaluating longitudinal impacts of parent/child sleep concordance/discordance in pediatric chronic pain including whether dyadic sleep patterns moderate treatment outcomes. 
 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Chronic or recurrent pain, Riley
  • Age: 8 years - 14 years
  • Gender: All

Youth Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria
•    Children aged 8-14 years 
•    Diagnosed with a chronic/recurrent pain condition
•    Parent/legal guardian able to provide consent and participate in study

Exclusion Criteria
•    Inadequate proficiency in English or a developmental/cognitive disability that interferes with informed consent/assent or completion of study measures.
•    A sibling/parent dyad in the same home is participating in the study.

Parent/Guardian Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria
•    Parent or legal guardian of child meeting above eligibility criteria
•    primary caregiver for the included child participant 
•    18+ years of age
Exclusion Criteria 
•    Spends less than 5 out of 7 nights in same home as the child participant
•    Inadequate proficiency in English or a developmental/cognitive disability that interferes with informed consent/assent or completion of study measures.
•    Another parent in the same home is participating in the study or parent has already participated with another child.
 

The purpose of this research study is to learn about the link between a parent’s sleep quality and a child’s pain and day-to-day functioning. This study is for children ages 8–14 who have been diagnosed with chronic or recurring pain, and for their parent or legal guardian.

Participants will be a parent (or legal guardian) and their child. Participants will complete online questionnaires. The surveys ask about basic background information, the parent’s sleep quality and how sleep affects their daily life, the parent’s views of their child’s sleep and daily functioning, and the child’s own report of their sleep and daily functioning.

Who can participate:
This study is enrolling by invitation only. Children ages 8–14 with chronic or recurring pain and their parent/legal guardian may be able to participate if they:

  • Have a child age 8–14 who has been diagnosed with a chronic or recurring pain condition
  • Have a parent or legal guardian who can give consent and take part in the study
  • Have a parent or legal guardian who is the child’s main caregiver and is age 18 or older
  • Have a parent or legal guardian who spends at least 5 nights per week in the same home as the child
  • Can use English well enough to understand the study and complete the questionnaires
  • Do not have another parent or sibling from the same home already taking part

Updated on 09 Nov 2026. Study ID: 33311
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

Accepting Referrals by Invitation Only