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Purpose

This study will evaluate the predictive validity of a game-based screening system based on child self-report measures. The core study hypotheses are that (1) in-game assessments will predict problematic recovery (child pain and posttraumatic stress symptoms [PTSS]) and (2) parents in the intervention group will report greater confidence in managing child recovery.

Conditions

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 8 Years and 17 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Child treated or admitted for injury or illness event that occurred within the past month - Child has regular access to a compatible (IOS or Android) tablet at home - Parent has an internet-capable smartphone and can receive text messages on that phone, OR has email account that can receive messages about child status - Child and parent read or understand English well enough to consent / assent to participation and complete study tasks (e.g., checklists, use of screening system)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Index medical event is due to family violence

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Screening
Masking
Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
eScreen Group 		After randomization at baseline, use eScreen system (child screening component and parent information component) for 6 weeks.
  • Behavioral: eScreen system
    The eScreen system is composed of a child screening component and a parent information component. The child screening component is delivered via a game-like interface and includes assessment of current pain, PTSS, and functional recovery. Children are asked to play the game at least 3x/week. The parent information component consists of text / email messages sent to parents at least weekly that summarize child ratings and include a link to an online dashboard with additional personalized information for parents.
No Intervention
Usual Care Group 		Treatment as usual from baseline. Optional access to the game only (no screening, no parent information component) after completion of T3 assessment (~12 weeks)

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT04506294
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Detailed Description

This study will evaluate the predictive validity of a game-based screening system based on child self-report measures. The core study hypotheses are that (1) in-game assessments will predict problematic recovery (child pain and PTSS) and (2) parents in the intervention group will report greater confidence in managing child recovery. Study Design: This study is a randomized controlled trial that will examine validity of eScreen measures (primary aim) and assess the impact of the eScreen system on parent confidence in managing child symptoms and recovery (secondary aim). At T1, after baseline assessment (questionnaires), children will be randomized to the usual care plus eScreen (eScreen) or usual care alone (Usual Care) groups. In the eScreen group, children will use the game-based screening component and parents the parent information component for 6 weeks. All participants will complete follow-up research assessments by phone, online, or mail at T2 (6 weeks) and T3 (12 weeks). Following their T3 research assessment, child participants in the Usual Care group will have the option to play and provide feedback on the game (with no in-game assessment and no parent information component).

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