Brain scans to unravel why poor sleep worsens back pain
NCT ID NCT06973837
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how chronic sleep problems and pain sensitivity are connected in people with long-term low back pain and insomnia. Researchers will use brain imaging, pain tests, and blood/stool samples in 80 adults to understand the underlying brain mechanisms. The goal is to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.
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 reveal brain mechanisms linking sleep and pain, pointing toward better treatments for chronic back pain and insomnia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It is small (80 people) and early-stage, so findings may not apply broadly or lead directly to new therapies.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UZ/KU Leuven
RECRUITINGLeuven, 3000, Belgium
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