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.
18-60 years old.
Ability to speak and understand the Dutch Language.
Body mass index <30.
No smoking or nicotine use.
Shift worker.
Use of blood thinners.
(History of) Substance dependence/abuse.
Chronic pain conditions (≥3 months) other than chronic low back pain.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Lead sponsor
Research Foundation - Flanders (Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek)
Collaborator
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Collaborator