Study reveals hidden link between back pain and depression

NCT ID NCT07001982

First seen Apr 26, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at 81 adults aged 45-80 with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes long-term back and leg pain. Researchers measured pain, disability, sleep quality, and depression to see how they relate to central sensitization—a state where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. The goal was to better understand these connections, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk University

    Karabük, 78000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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