Scientists search for clues to Children's surgical pain

NCT ID NCT02998138

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study aims to understand why some children experience more pain and side effects after major spine surgery than others. Researchers will follow 880 adolescents with scoliosis or similar conditions to identify connections between genetics, psychological factors, and pain outcomes. The goal is to gather knowledge that could help improve future pain management for children undergoing surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke Children's Hospital

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

  • Stanford University Hospital

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

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