Treatment of functional abdominal pain in childhood with cognitive behavioral strategies.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral approach to the treatment of recurrent abdominal pain caused by childhood functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs).

Methods: From September 2001 to December 2002, 18 patients (12 male; mean age, 12.1 +/- 4.