Quality of Life And Psychological Symptoms In Children With Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
Sponsored by: Medical College of Wisconsin
Phase: N/A
, Start Date: Jun 20, 2007
Clinical Trials – Sep 3, 2015
Abstract
BRIEF SUMMARY The primary aim of this study is to characterize the quality of life of youth with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) as well as the strategies they use to cope with stress, their strengths and vulnerabilities, and to assess symptoms of depression and anxiety in these at risk youth. The impact of CVS on the child's parent and family will also be assessed. A second aim is to evaluate the associations among coping strategies, personal strengths and vulnerabilities and the frequency and intensity of CVS attacks to determine if particular coping styles and personal characteristics are associated illness severity, psychiatric co-morbidity and quality of life STUDY DESIGN Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective OFFICIAL TITLE Quality of Life And Psychological Symptoms In Children With Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome CONDITION Vomiting Syndrome ELIGIBILITY Youth who meet consensus criteria for CVS as determined by Dr. B. Li and their parents - will be recruited from those being seen in the weekly outpatient CVS clinic at Children's - Hospital of Wisconsin GENDER: Both MINIMUM AGE: 2 Years MAXIMUM AGE: 12 Years FIRST RECEIVED July 31, 2008 VERIFICATION DATE July 2009 LAST CHANGED July 15, 2009