Puberty may change how teens feel pain

NCT ID NCT05145595

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

Summary

This study looked at how puberty affects pain sensitivity in 36 healthy adolescents aged 9-16. Researchers measured pain responses to heat and cold, and checked sex hormone levels. The goal was to understand if early or mid-puberty changes pain perception and who might develop chronic pain.

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Conditions

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Pain

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Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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