Back surgery pain mystery: study seeks predictors

NCT ID NCT03444168

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study aimed to find out if certain patient traits and risk factors can predict chronic pain after lower back surgery. Researchers studied 158 adults who had lumbar spine surgery, measuring pain severity, disability, and other health factors. The goal was to better understand why some people develop lasting pain, not to test a new treatment.

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Locations

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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