RecruitingNCT06973837

Studying the Neurobiological Mechanisms of Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain and Chronic Insomnia: a Four-group Cross-sectional Study

Unravelling the Neurobiological Mechanisms Underlying the Bidirectional Relationship Between Chronic Sleep Disturbances and Pain Sensitivity in People With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain and Chronic Insomnia

Sponsor

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Oct 3, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)Chronic Insomnia Neuroinflammation

Summary

This study is a part of a larger project aiming to evaluate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the relationship between sleep and pain in people with non-specific chronic low back pain. Specifically, this study aims to evaluate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the relationship between chronic sleep disturbances and pain sensitivity in people with non-specific chronic low back pain and chronic insomnia.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Real-life monitoring, experimental pain testing, brain imaging, blood and stool sampling. for people with chronic insomnia, chronic low back pain (clbp), and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 60 Years.

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