Simple blood test may predict how badly back pain affects your life
NCT ID NCT07664904
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will check if a protein called periostin in the blood is related to how much back pain limits daily activities and quality of life. Researchers will measure periostin in 38 adults with lumbar disc problems and compare it to their scores on disability and health questionnaires. The goal is to see if a blood test could help assess disease severity.
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 help doctors use a simple blood test to measure how severely a person's spinal disc disease affects their daily function and well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early observational study (38 people) that only looks for a link, not a treatment. The results may not apply to everyone with disc disease.
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Hong Ji Hee
RECRUITINGDaegu, South Korea
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Ji Hee
RECRUITINGDaegu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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