Alexithymia in people with chronic coccydynia
Official title: Evaluation of the Presence of Alexithymia and Its Relationship With Clinical Parameters in Patients With Chronic Coccydynia (>=3 Months)
Run by Marmara University · NCT07696260 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether people with long-lasting tailbone pain also have higher alexithymia and how it relates to pain, mood, life quality, and early trauma.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Marmara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07696260 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults over 18 with chronic coccydynia visiting the pain management clinic who can complete questionnaires and provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with active severe psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or other conditions that prevent reliable completion of questionnaires may not benefit from the study findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, observational cohort study of adults with chronic coccydynia who are seeking care at Marmara University. It will measure alexithymia using TAS-20 and relate it to pain intensity, mood symptoms, quality of life, and childhood trauma history using validated questionnaires. The goal is to understand how emotional processing and early experiences may influence chronic tailbone pain and daily functioning. No experimental treatment is given; data are collected during routine clinic visits to help guide multidisciplinary management strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform more personalized, biopsychosocial approaches to treating chronic coccydynia by identifying patients who may benefit from psychological or behavioral support.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in chronic pain suggests links between alexithymia, mood symptoms, and quality of life, but studies in chronic coccydynia are limited, making this approach relatively novel in this specific condition.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Being older than 18 years of age * Volunteering to participate in the study and providing written informed consent * Being literate and having the mental capacity to comprehend the questionnaires * Having no active, treated severe psychiatric disorder (such as schizophrenia or bipolar affective disorder) Exclusion Criteria: * \- Cognitive impairment or communication barriers that compromise the capacity to consent * Active psychotic disorder or manic episode * Suspected self-harm or suicide risk during the clinical interview * Distinct secondary causes of pain such as malignancy, active infection, or acute fracture
Where it's running
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Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.