Teen Period Pain and Future Health
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study at the University of Oxford is looking at whether painful periods in teenagers can lead to long-term pain. You will be asked about your period pain and may have an MRI scan of your brain (safe, no radiation). The goal is to find ways to prevent chronic pain later in life.
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Who can take part
- You were assigned female at birth and are between 11 and 20 years old.
- You have had at least 6 periods a year since your first period.
- You have NOT used hormonal birth control (like the pill) in the past or currently.
- You do NOT have any other long-term pain condition (including migraines).
- You are able to understand and speak English well enough for the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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