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800-Person study aims to uncover hidden clues in chronic back pain

NCT ID NCT04883476

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study enrolled 800 adults with chronic neck or low back pain to identify new biological and imaging markers. Researchers used X-rays, MRIs, and questionnaires to track pain and spine changes over time. The goal is to better understand how acute pain becomes chronic and improve future diagnosis and treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better ways to predict, diagnose, and manage chronic neck and back pain.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient care, and findings may not apply to all pain types.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

800 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2015

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients were referred to the specialist orthopaedic clinic

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Neck and/or low back pain * New cases\* * Males and females * 18 years or older * Willing to participate in the study short- and long-term Exclusion Criteria: * Previous spine surgery * Cognitively impaired * Drug addiction * Incarceration (prisoner) * History of infections, tumors, chronic inflammation (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis) * Congenital/syndromal * Pregnant females * Diagnosed psychological impairment * Inability to read or write

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic low back pain Chronic neck pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Queen Mary Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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