Touchdown or pain down? study links football fandom to chronic pain fluctuations
NCT ID NCT07583368
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether the weekly performance of a favorite NFL team affects chronic pain in avid football fans. Thirty-two adults with chronic pain completed weekly surveys during the football season, rating their pain, mood, and pain-related thoughts. The goal was to see if emotional reactions to wins and losses correlate with changes in pain intensity.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that emotional ups and downs from sports fandom influence chronic pain, pointing to new ways to manage pain through emotional awareness.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to all chronic pain sufferers. It only looks at correlations, not cause and effect.
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Evidence in Motion
Story City, Iowa, 50248, United States