๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-10

Sex Hormones, Postoperative Pain and Opioid Use (NCT06023225)

Relationship Between Sex Hormones, Postoperative Pain and Opioid Use: the Role of Immune Factors

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Aim 1- To identify relationships between sex hormone levels and postoperative pain and opioid use. Aim 2: To determine whether the effects of testosterone on postoperative pain and opioid use are mediated by immune factors

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Washington University School of Medicine โ€” St Louis, Missouri

Age range: 11 Years to 16 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Pain (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Opioid use (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Washington University School of Medicine โ€” St Louis, Missouri

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (314) 273-6194

Email: painlab@wustl.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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