Improving pain management in older adults with knee osteoarthritis through exercise and insomnia treatment.
Move and Snooze: Adding insomnia treatment to an exercise program to improve pain outcomes in older adults with knee osteoarthritis
This study is looking at whether a mix of exercise and a special sleep program can help older adults with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and sleep better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 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-10932997 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how combining an exercise program with treatment for insomnia can enhance pain relief for older adults suffering from knee osteoarthritis. The approach includes a personalized exercise regimen alongside a digital course of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), aimed at improving sleep quality. By addressing both physical activity and sleep disturbances, the study seeks to maximize the benefits of exercise on pain management. Participants will engage in a hybrid intervention designed based on previous evidence and feedback from individuals with osteoarthritis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who experience knee osteoarthritis and have sleep disturbances.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have knee osteoarthritis or those without sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for older adults with knee osteoarthritis, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing sleep issues can enhance the effectiveness of exercise in managing pain, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Whibley, Daniel — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Whibley, Daniel
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.