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Brain scans may reveal why some with cerebral palsy feel chronic pain

NCT ID NCT05197946

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses MRI scans to look at brain and spinal cord structure and function in people with cerebral palsy who experience chronic pain. Researchers hope to find patterns in the brain that are linked to pain and sensory issues. Participants aged 8 and older with cerebral palsy, as well as those without, will undergo unsedated MRI scans and provide information through interviews and physical exams. The goal is to better understand the brain's role in chronic pain, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify brain-based markers for chronic pain in cerebral palsy, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results might not apply to all individuals with cerebral palsy.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2018

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Children and adults with cerebral palsy and typically-developing adults and children

Ages

8 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Participants with CP (Survey-only): Inclusion Criteria: * Individual 8+ years of age * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy Exclusion Criteria: -None Neurotypical participants: (Survey-only): Inclusion Criteria: * Individual 8+ years of age * Adult subject able to indicate understanding and affirmative consent OR Adult/child subject unable to indicate understanding and affirmative consent AND subject assents AND LAR consents Exclusion Criteria: -Clinically-significant neurologic or developmental diagnosis Participants with CP (Survey and MRI): Inclusion Criteria: * Individual 8+ years of age * Adult subject able to indicate understanding and affirmative consent OR Adult subject unable to indicate understanding and affirmative consent AND subject assents AND LAR consents * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy * Clinical imaging demonstrating isolated periventricular white matter injury * Clinical judgment that all neurologic symptoms are attributable to non-progressive periventricular white matter injury * Able to lie still in scanner for 1.5 hours in at most 2 sessions and be able to have MRI Exclusion Criteria: -None Neurotypical participants (Survey and MRI): Inclusion Criteria: * Individual 8+ years of age * Adult subject able to indicate understanding and affirmative consent * Able to lie still in scanner for 1.5 hours and be able to have MRI Exclusion Criteria: -Clinically-significant neurologic or developmental diagnosis

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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Cerebral palsy Chronic pain

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Locations

  • F.M. Kirby Center

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • Kennedy Krieger Institute

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21209, United States

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