JAMA pediatrics
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Twelve-month follow-up of cognitive behavioral therapy for children with functional abdominal pain.
To determine whether a brief intervention for children with functional abdominal pain and their parents' responses to their child's pain resulted in improved coping 12 months later. ⋯ Results suggest long-term efficacy of a brief intervention to reduce parental solicitousness and increase coping skills. This strategy may be a viable alternative for children with functional abdominal pain.