Sleep aid melatonin tested as surprising back pain remedy
NCT ID NCT06476392
First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tested whether taking melatonin before bed can reduce pain and improve sleep in people with chronic low back pain and insomnia. About 220 adults aged 18 to 64 with back pain for at least 3 months and sleep issues took either melatonin or a placebo for a period of time. The goal was to see if this common, low-risk sleep supplement could offer a safer alternative to painkillers like opioids or NSAIDs.
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Pain Center, University Hospital Odense
Odense, Funen, 5000, Denmark
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