Can stress make painkillers riskier? new study investigates.

NCT ID NCT05142267

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at how stress changes the way opioid painkillers work in people with long-term back pain. Researchers want to understand if high stress makes these medications more likely to be misused. About 120 adults with daily back pain will take part in tests measuring pain relief and drug liking under different conditions.

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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