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A Queensland study is examining how sleep affects chronic pain, potentially transforming treatment approaches for millions of Australians struggling with long-term pain.

Summary

  1. Chronic pain affects 3.4 million Australians.
  2. Poor sleep may increase sensitivity to pain.
  3. Chronic pain costs the economy $70 billion annually.
  4. Sleep disruption may worsen pain through immune response.
  5. Participants’ brain activity will be monitored during sleep.
READ: 'Game-changer' sleep study could help millions of Australians suffering from chronic pain.

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