Scientists investigate why stress worsens chronic pain

NCT ID NCT06475859

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at why stress makes pain worse for people with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia). Researchers compared 84 women with and without the condition to see if changes in gene activity (epigenetics) could explain this stress intolerance. The goal is to better understand the disease and find new ways to treat it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel - UZ Brussel

    Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1050, Belgium

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