Study stress and opioid-risk factors in chronic low back pain
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how stress and the body’s natural opioid/cannabinoid systems may relate to risk of opioid misuse. It tests people with long-lasting low back pain to see what biological or psychological factors might increase or lower that risk.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 or older, and able to understand and agree to the study
- Have persistent daily low back pain for at least 3 months with average pain of 3/10 or higher
- Be able to read and write English well enough for English study questionnaires
- Do not have kidney or liver problems
- No past or current alcohol or substance misuse or treatment for it
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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