Brain study on chronic back pain and insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain works in people with chronic low back pain and/or chronic insomnia. It compares these groups to healthy volunteers using MRI and pain tests.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You speak and understand Dutch.
- Your BMI is under 30, you don't smoke or use nicotine, and you have limited caffeine (≤3 cups coffee/day), alcohol (≤9 units/week), and no use of certain medications unless approved.
- You don't have other chronic pain, serious sleep disorders (like restless leg), or major medical/psychiatric conditions (e.g., heart disease, depression).
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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