Heart rate test may reveal pain in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT02364856

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a heart-rate based index (ANI) can detect pain in 17 children with cerebral palsy during injections and physical therapy. Researchers measured heart rate changes before and after painful procedures and compared them to standard pain scores. The goal was to find a more objective way to assess pain in children who may have trouble communicating.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU de Lille, Pôle Enfant, Hôpital Roger Salengro

    Lille, France

  • Centre de Réadaptation Fonctionnelle Marc Sautelet

    Villeneuve-d'Ascq, 59650, France

  • Hôpital maritime de Zuydcoote, Service de SSR Enfant

    Zuydcoote, 59123, France