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Mind over pain: study probes how catastrophic thinking worsens chronic pain

NCT ID NCT02925754

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how 'pain catastrophizing'—a pattern of negative thinking about pain—affects people with chronic pain in a hospital rheumatology unit. Researchers aim to understand what drives this thinking and how it impacts sleep and medication use. The findings could help improve care for chronic pain patients by addressing the psychological side of pain.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors better understand and address the psychological factors that worsen chronic pain.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a small sample size (72 people), so findings may not apply to all chronic pain patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

72 people

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Started

Feb 2016

Finished

Apr 2016

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

adults hospitalized in the department of rheumatology of the Nîmes University Hospital with chronic pain (≥ 6 months)

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults hospitalized in the department of rheumatology of the Nîmes University Hospital with chronic pain (≥ 6 months) Exclusion Criteria: * benzodiazepine or neuroleptic use for epilepsia, alcool, psychiatric disorders * Restless Legs syndrom * Obstructive Sleep Apnea * narcolepsy

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Catastrophizing pain

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Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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