Scientists probe brain changes behind chronic pain to personalize treatment

NCT ID NCT07321080

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study looks at 185 adults with different types of chronic pain to see how their nervous systems become overly sensitive (central sensitization). Researchers use questionnaires, thinking tests, and laser brain-wave measurements to compare pain types. The goal is to better understand chronic pain and help doctors tailor treatments to each person's specific pain type.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Irccs Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo

    Messina, Sicily, 98066, Italy

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 successful, this could lead to better, more personalized treatments for chronic pain by understanding how different pain types work.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may not apply to all pain patients.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome neuralgia Nociceptive Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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