Opioid pain medicine and child brain development
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether opioid pain medicine given after surgery or injury affects brain development in children aged 7 to 12. It may help doctors understand the long-term effects of these medicines and improve future care.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 12 years old.
- Your child had surgery or an injury (like a broken bone or scoliosis correction) in the last 8 weeks and received opioid pain medicine from their care team.
- A parent or guardian can give permission for your child to join.
- Your child has not taken any opioid pain medicine in the last 7 days.
- Your child does not have epilepsy or cerebral palsy.
- Your child can understand and communicate in English.
- Your child does not have a terminal or uncontrolled health condition that could interfere with 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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