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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke Clinical Research Institute
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27701, United States
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