Sleepless nights may amplify gut pain in IBS patients

NCT ID NCT04168047

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at whether insomnia affects pain sensitivity in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Researchers measured pain thresholds in 70 participants, including IBS patients with and without insomnia, healthy volunteers, and people with insomnia alone. The goal was to see if sleep problems are linked to lower pain tolerance in the gut, which could guide future treatments.

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Locations

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, France

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