Chilean pain study reveals hidden toll on mental health
NCT ID NCT06353100
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study followed 2,365 adults from urban areas of Chile for 12 months to learn more about chronic pain and its effects. Researchers looked at how chronic pain relates to mental health issues like depression and anxiety, as well as work stress and daily functioning. The goal was to better understand the problem and how people manage it, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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2,365 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Community survey in Chile
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * General population * Residence in urban areas
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Santiago, RM, 7550139, Chile
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