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Could difficulty naming emotions worsen chronic tailbone pain?

NCT ID NCT07696260

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study investigates whether people with chronic tailbone pain (lasting 3 months or more) also have alexithymia — a condition where it's hard to identify and describe emotions. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure alexithymia, pain intensity, mood, childhood trauma, and quality of life in 15 participants. The goal is to understand how emotional awareness might relate to pain severity and overall well-being, which could lead to more comprehensive treatment approaches.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this study finds a link between alexithymia and chronic tailbone pain, it could point toward more holistic, mind-body treatments for this condition.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early observational study with only 15 participants. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to everyone with chronic coccydynia.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 15 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients aged 18 and older who present to the algology outpatient clinic and meet the diagnostic criteria for chronic coccydynia lasting for 3 months or longer.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Being older than 18 years of age * Volunteering to participate in the study and providing written informed consent * Being literate and having the mental capacity to comprehend the questionnaires * Having no active, treated severe psychiatric disorder (such as schizophrenia or bipolar affective disorder) Exclusion Criteria: * \- Cognitive impairment or communication barriers that compromise the capacity to consent * Active psychotic disorder or manic episode * Suspected self-harm or suicide risk during the clinical interview * Distinct secondary causes of pain such as malignancy, active infection, or acute fracture

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Affective Symptoms alexithymia Chronic Pain coccygodynia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alexithymia Chronic coccydynia

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  • Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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