Back pain mystery: scientists map pain types in 150 patients

NCT ID NCT04433299

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 150 people with low back pain to see if there are different types based on how pain spreads and how the nervous system processes pain. Researchers used body maps and pain sensitivity tests to group patients. The goal was to better understand back pain, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Balgrist University Hospital

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland