Evaluating Patterns of and Changes in Hair Cortisol Levels in Pediatric Patients With Chronic Pain

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate patterns of and changes in secretion levels of the stress hormone, cortisol and other steroid hormones (i.e. DHEA, testosterone, progesterone) from hair samples of 150 pediatric patients with chronic pain and a parent or caregiver upon admission and at 3 and 6 months after participation in Mayo Clinic’s intensive, interdisciplinary pediatric pain treatment program.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Young people aged 13-22 and a parent(s) or caregiver attending Mayo Clinic’s 3-week intensive pediatric pain rehabilitation program who gave prior consent to participate in a longitudinal study to examine IIPT outcomes (IRB# 10-004702).

Exclusion Criteria:

Currently taking glucocorticoid, opioid, or benzodiazepines medication; hair length shorter than 1cm.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 4/27/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Leslie Sim, Ph.D., L.P.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Leslie Sim Ph.D., L.P. (507) 255-9035 Sim.Leslie@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Leslie Sim, Ph.D., L.P.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Leslie Sim Ph.D., L.P.

(507) 255-9035

Sim.Leslie@mayo.edu

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