Understanding menstrual pain and its effects on adolescent girls
Behavioral and Neural Phenotypes of Primary Dysmenorrhea in Adolescents
This study is looking at menstrual pain in girls aged 14-18 to find out what might predict if they will develop long-lasting pain, using tests and brain scans to understand how their bodies handle pain, with the hope of improving treatment options in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mclean Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Belmont, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10624359 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates primary dysmenorrhea, a type of menstrual pain experienced by adolescent girls aged 14-18. It aims to identify biomarkers and brain characteristics that may predict the development of chronic pain. Participants will undergo various assessments, including pain sensitivity tests and advanced brain imaging techniques, to explore how their pain experiences are processed in the brain. The goal is to uncover mechanisms that could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for those at risk of chronic pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls aged 14-18 who experience menstrual pain.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 14-18 or those without menstrual pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted treatments that prevent chronic pain in adolescent girls.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying pain biomarkers in similar populations, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Belmont, United States
- Mclean Hospital — Belmont, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Payne, Laura a — Mclean Hospital
- Study coordinator: Payne, Laura a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.