We aim to identify the variations in gut microbiota composition in Hong Kong adults with CWP. We hypothesize that the intestinal microbiota is altered in CWP compared to healthy control. The design of the study is a pilot case-control study with adults with CWP (n=50) and healthy adults without any chronic pain (n=50). Participants will be recruited in 8 general-outpatient clinics in the New Territories East region of Hong Kong.
We aim to identify the gut microbiome composition in adults with CWP. We will collect the stool sample of 50 healthy individuals and 50 Chronic Widespread Pain patients. We hypothesize that the intestinal microbiota is altered in CWP compared to healthy subjects without CWP.