Broken sleep could make painkillers more addictive, study finds
NCT ID NCT04299490
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at how disrupted sleep changes the way painkillers work in the brain and whether it makes them more addictive. Healthy adults aged 18-48 with normal sleep patterns took part in experiments where their sleep was purposely broken up. Researchers measured pain relief, brain activity, and drug abuse risk to understand the connection between poor sleep and pain medication.
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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