Back surgery pain mystery: study hunts for clues
NCT ID NCT03444168
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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