Gene study aims to make pain relief safer for kids after surgery

NCT ID NCT01140724

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looks at how a child's genes affect their response to morphine after surgery. By analyzing DNA from 1,200 children having their tonsils removed, researchers hope to predict who will have serious side effects or poor pain relief. The goal is to personalize pain medicine to make it safer and more effective for each child.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC Children's Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

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