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Evaluation of Alexithymia in Chronic Pain Patients With Spinal Cord Stimulation

NCT07696286 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2026-08-12

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between alexithymia levels and clinical parameters, including pain intensity and quality of life, in chronic pain patients treated with spinal cord stimulation (SCS). Chronic neuropathic pain can lead to psychological distress and decreased quality of life. While SCS is an effective neuromodulation therapy for managing refractory pain, patient outcomes vary significantly, suggesting that biomedically similar patients experience different levels of relief due to psychosocial factors.

Alexithymia, characterized by difficulties in identifying and describing emotions, may significantly influence the individual pain experience and treatment outcomes. In this cross-sectional observational study, patients who underwent SCS implantation for clinical indications will be evaluated. Clinical data regarding pain history will be collected retrospectively from patient files, while psychosocial profiles will be assessed at a single time point using validated psychometric questionnaires. The study aims to contribute to a better understanding of psychosocial variables in neuromodulation outcomes, potentially aiding in improved patient selection and expectation management.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Psychometric Questionnaires and Retrospective Data Collection

Participants are evaluated at a single time point using self-report questionnaires including the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), and Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-33). Pain intensity (VAS/NRS) and clinical data are extracted retrospectively from medical records.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-01
Primary Completion
2026-12-01
Completion
2027-06-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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