Teen pain mystery: scientists hunt for clues to predict recovery

NCT ID NCT04285112

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study follows 275 teens aged 11–18 with chronic muscle or joint pain to find biological and behavioral clues that predict who will get better and who will continue to struggle. Participants report their pain levels and daily function over time. No new treatment is given; the goal is to better understand recovery patterns.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada

  • Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

  • University of Barcelona

    Barcelona, Spain

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