Teens' menstrual pain linked to brain changes, study finds
NCT ID NCT04685343
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at 164 teenage girls aged 13-19 with painful periods to understand how their brains process pain. Researchers used brain scans and pain tests to see if certain brain patterns predict whether menstrual pain becomes long-term. The goal is to find early warning signs that could help prevent chronic pain later in life.
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McLean Hospital
Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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