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
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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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