Gut check: could your microbiome influence chronic pain?
NCT ID NCT03612193
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the bacteria in your gut are linked to the severity and recovery of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a chronic pain condition. Researchers will compare gut microbiome samples from people with CRPS and their household members. They also aim to predict which newly diagnosed patients are more likely to recover. This is an observational study, meaning no treatment is given—just observation and analysis.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new ways to predict recovery or develop treatments for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome by targeting the gut microbiome.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link between gut bacteria and CRPS, or results may not lead to practical therapies.
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Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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