Pain and depression in back stenosis: new study explores the link

NCT ID NCT07001982

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study from Turkey examined 81 adults aged 45–80 with lumbar spinal stenosis—a condition that causes back and leg pain when walking. Researchers measured pain, disability, sleep quality, depression, and a condition called central sensitization (where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain). The goal was to understand how these factors relate to each other, which could help improve future care. No treatment was tested.

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 the findings are clear, they could help doctors better understand and manage pain and mood issues in people with lumbar spinal stenosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that only looks at relationships—it does not test any treatment, so it cannot prove cause and effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar spinal stenosis spinal stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karabuk University

Karabük, 78000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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