Back surgery pain mystery: study hunts for clues

NCT ID NCT03444168

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

Summary

This study looked at 158 adults to find out if certain traits or risk factors can predict who will develop chronic pain after lower back surgery. Researchers measured pain severity, disability, and other health factors using questionnaires. The goal was to better understand why some people continue to have pain after surgery, not to test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States