How sleep affects pain in teens after surgery
Preventing the Transition from Acute to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Adolescents after Surgery: The Role of Sleep
This study is looking at how sleep and other factors affect pain in teens after surgery, with the hope of finding ways to help them avoid long-lasting pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061410 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep and the transition from acute to chronic musculoskeletal pain in adolescents following surgery. It aims to understand how factors like sleep quality and psychosocial elements contribute to pain outcomes. By utilizing innovative methods and existing clinical trials, the research seeks to identify effective interventions that can help manage pain in young patients. The ultimate goal is to prevent the development of chronic pain, which can have lasting effects on health and quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are undergoing major musculoskeletal surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or who are outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for adolescents, reducing the risk of chronic pain after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in addressing pain management through psychosocial interventions, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rabbitts, Jennifer — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Rabbitts, 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.