Hormones may shape how we feel pain, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT05787470
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how hormones like testosterone and estradiol influence pain sensitivity in cisgender and transgender individuals. Researchers will test pain responses to heat, cold, and pressure, and analyze blood samples for hormone levels and immune markers. The goal is to understand biological factors behind pain differences, which could lead to better pain treatments in the future.
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 study could reveal how hormones influence pain perception, potentially guiding personalized pain management approaches.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly change medical practice. Results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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