Pain and irritability pathway for children with neurological conditions
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a special care plan for children who have both a significant neurological condition and unexplained pain or irritability. The goal is to help families and doctors work together to better understand and manage these distressing symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 18 years old.
- Your child has a significant brain or nerve condition (like from an injury, genetic condition, or other cause) that affects thinking or communication.
- Your child cannot tell you where their pain is or what type it is because of their communication or thinking challenges.
- You (or someone helping you) can speak English well enough for doctor visits and questionnaires.
- The pain or irritability does not have a clear, treatable cause already found by a doctor.
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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