Plain-English translation of NCT05752396 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Migraine research guide →Researchers want to understand why some teenagers with one type of pain—like migraines, stomach pain, or muscle aches—go on to develop multiple pain conditions at the same time. This study will test how your body processes pain signals using specialized sensory tests on your arms and legs, comparing teenagers with one pain condition, multiple overlapping pain conditions, and healthy teens without chronic pain.
Many teens start with pain in just one area of their body, but some develop multiple pain conditions that seriously affect their daily life and school. Doctors don't yet understand why this happens or how to prevent it, so this research aims to find clues by looking at how the nervous system handles pain signals.
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You will visit Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for sensory testing sessions where researchers will apply mild, controlled pressure and temperature sensations to your arms and legs to measure how your body processes pain signals. The study compares how pain-sensing works differently in teens with one pain condition, multiple pain conditions, and healthy teens. Your parent or guardian will need to complete surveys and consent forms, and you may need to answer questions about your pain history and current symptoms.
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