Mind over pain: study probes how catastrophic thinking worsens chronic pain
NCT ID NCT02925754
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how 'pain catastrophizing'—a pattern of negative thinking about pain—affects people with chronic pain in a hospital rheumatology unit. Researchers aim to understand what drives this thinking and how it impacts sleep and medication use. The findings could help improve care for chronic pain patients by addressing the psychological side of pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help doctors better understand and address the psychological factors that worsen chronic pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with a small sample size (72 people), so findings may not apply to all chronic pain patients.
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Locations
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, 30029, France
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