U.S., Oct. 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07855952) titled 'Opioid Analgesia Impacts on Neurological Development' on Sept. 28.
Brief Summary: Background: Pain in childhood - whether from injuries like fractures or long-term conditions like scoliosis - is often treated with opioid medicines. These drugs are effective for pain relief. Recent research suggests that they may affect brain development if given during key stages of growth. This study will explore how different types of pain and opioid use impact brain activity in children using a child-friendly brain scan called OPM-MEG.
Objectives:
1. To compare brain activity patterns in different regions of the brain in children with different ...