Evaluating the Role of Parent Engagement in a Digital Graded Exposure Intervention

Saturday, November 15, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:05 AM CT

Location: Lone Star Salon D - E

Introduction:

Chronic pain affects 1 in 4 youth, impacting emotional, physical, and social function¹. Parents’ distress and protective behaviors can worsen outcomes² , making their involvement imperative. Multidisciplinary treatment aims for functional restoration, with digital interventions addressing access barriers³. iGET Living (iGL) is a digital graded exposure intervention for youth with chronic pain and their parents, designed for short daily engagement for ~6 weeks ^4,5. This study examines parent engagement and preliminary efficacy on parent outcomes.

Submitting Author(s)

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Dylan Mayanja, n/a

Medical Student
Charles R. Drew College of Medicine
Los Angeles, California, United States

Co-Author(s)

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Laura Simons, PhD

Professor
Stanford University School of Medicine, United States
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Lauren Harrison, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Stanford University School of Medicine, United States