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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Psychopathological Symptomatology and Sleep Quality in Chronic Primary Musculoskeletal Pain: A Comparison with Healthy Controls.

Alejandro Arévalo-Martínez, Carlos Barbosa-Torres, María Elena García-Baamonde, César Luis Díaz-Muñoz, Juan Manuel Moreno-Manso

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Alejandro Arévalo-MartínezDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4952-3721
Carlos Barbosa-TorresDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2767-1536
María Elena García-BaamondeDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8028-1284
César Luis Díaz-MuñozDepartment of Medical-Surgical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5770-0233
Juan Manuel Moreno-MansoDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-4894-4855

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesChronic musculoskeletal pain without a clearly identifiable medical cause is characterised by significant emotional distress and/or functional disability. Given the relatively limited research specifically addressing chronic primary musculoskeletal pain (CPMP), as defined in the latest revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the present study aimed to examine its psychopathological and sleep-related implications, and to explore whether pain intensity is associated with psychological distress and poor sleep quality.

methodsThis observational study included 60 adult participants, comprising 30 patients diagnosed with CPMP and 30 healthy controls without any diagnosis. Participants completed the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), the Symptom Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

resultsPatients with CPMP exhibited significantly higher levels of psychopathological symptomatology on the SCL-90-R and poorer sleep quality on the PSQI compared to controls (

conclusionsThese findings suggest that pain intensity is not only a key physical symptom, but also a relevant factor in understanding the broader psychological vulnerability in patients with CPMP. The present study contributes to a deeper understanding of the psychopathological and functional impact of CPMP and underscores the need for tailored psychological interventions to address the comorbid symptoms associated with this condition.

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chronic painchronic primary musculoskeletal painpain intensitypsychopathologysleep quality

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PMCPMC12385811

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