800-Person study aims to uncover hidden clues in chronic back pain
NCT ID NCT04883476
First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times
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.
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Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.