How sleep affects chronic pain and social life
Official title: Sleep, Pain, Active Social Life, and Inflammation (SPAI)
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-10792601 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how your sleep habits might affect chronic pain, social interactions, and inflammation, and it's designed for adults who want to understand the links between these areas better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | February 20, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $471,123 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL163226-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10792601 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who experience chronic pain and sleep disturbances.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic pain or significant sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep, chronic pain, social engagement, and inflammation in adults. It aims to understand how various sleep characteristics, such as regularity and efficiency, influence chronic pain outcomes. By utilizing self-reports and actigraphy, the study will create 'sleep health profiles' to identify patterns that may affect pain levels. The research will leverage data from existing NIH-funded projects to explore these connections in a multi-cohort approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies for chronic pain by addressing sleep issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between sleep and chronic pain, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Soomi — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Lee, Soomi
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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.