The directory serves as a resource for connecting patients, clinicians, and researchers with specialized pediatric chronic pain services. Originally established in 2012 to track dedicated programs in the United States and Canada by Tonya Palermo, PhD under the Pain in Infants, Children and Adolescents Special Interest Group (SIG) of the American Pain Society, the list has expanded to include international centers. Annually, information is solicited from pediatric pain programs via the Pediatric-Pain Mailing List to make program updates and to add new programs. Please note that information is not verified for accuracy. As of 2019-08-07, this resource is being transitioned to the International Association for the Study of Pain SIG on Pain in Childhood. The list was most recently updated in November 2025.
Use the interactive map to view clinic locations, and refer to the clinic directory to find detailed information about each clinic dedicated to treating pediatric pain.
Access detailed program summaries, age-specific criteria, and interdisciplinary team compositions to facilitate targeted patient referrals
Identify centers offering specialized programs like The Comfort Ability, intensive rehabilitation, or palliative care units.
Connect with investigators and medical directors at over 100 international institutions to foster global research partnerships.
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The directory must not be copied, altered, or reposted.
Address correspondence to Tonya Palermo, PhD: Tonya.Palermo [at] seattlechildrens.org and Rocio de la Vega, PhD: rocio.delavega [at] uma.es