Can we predict which teens will beat chronic pain?

NCT ID NCT04285112

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows 275 teens aged 11–18 with chronic muscle or joint pain to find biological and behavioral markers that predict recovery versus ongoing pain. Researchers measure pain intensity and how much pain limits daily activities. The goal is to better understand why some teens get better while others don't.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors identify which teens are likely to recover from chronic pain and which may need extra support.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct changes in care, and the findings might not apply to all teens with pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arthralgia Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia Musculoskeletal Pain Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

JOINT PAIN MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN PAIN PAIN, CHRONIC

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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