Exploring how trauma responses relate to chronic pain
Examining domains of trauma response and their link to chronic pain
This study is looking at how physical and emotional trauma can lead to long-lasting pain, and it's for anyone who's experienced trauma and wants to understand why some people develop chronic pain while others don't.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909201 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between physical and emotional trauma and the development of chronic pain. It aims to identify early risk factors and vulnerabilities that may lead to chronic pain after traumatic events by analyzing psychological, neurobiological, and social factors. The study will utilize existing data from the AURORA study and conduct new experiments with participants who have different trauma histories. By understanding these links, the research hopes to improve early identification of individuals at risk for chronic pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and are at risk for developing chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced any form of trauma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for chronic pain following trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between trauma and chronic pain, but this study aims to explore new dimensions that have not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pierce, Jennifer — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Pierce, Jennifer
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.