Brain scans aim to unlock secrets of chronic pain in kids
NCT ID NCT05814497
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) and sensory tests to explore how different types of chronic pain affect the brains of children and teens aged 10-17. Researchers hope to find shared and unique brain patterns across conditions like migraines, fibromyalgia, and abdominal pain. The goal is to better understand pain and what helps kids recover, but this is a basic science study, not a treatment trial.
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 help doctors better understand and predict recovery from chronic pain in children, leading to more targeted treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may not apply to all children with chronic pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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