Can we finally measure pain in babies? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06164028

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study involves interviews with 60 caregivers and clinicians to see how well they can describe and report acute pain in infants and young children under 2 years old. The goal is to create reliable tools for measuring pain in future clinical trials. The study does not test any treatment or medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better tools for measuring pain in babies, helping future studies develop more effective pain treatments for young children.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage interview study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not translate into widely usable assessments or directly improve patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Duke Clinical Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27701, United States

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