Teen pain sensitivity linked to puberty stage, study finds

NCT ID NCT05145595

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

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

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Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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