New imaging technique to identify pain after hip replacement surgery
Novel PET/MR Imaging Approach for Persistent Postsurgical Pain Following Joint Replacement
This study is testing a new imaging technique to help find out what's causing ongoing pain after hip replacement surgery, so that patients can get better answers and care for their discomfort.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914210 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new imaging method using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/MRI to detect complications that cause persistent pain after total hip arthroplasty. The approach aims to overcome limitations of current imaging techniques, which struggle to accurately identify pain sources due to metal artifacts from prosthetic joints. By improving the sensitivity of imaging for detecting inflammation, this research seeks to provide better diagnostic tools for patients suffering from ongoing pain after surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have undergone total hip arthroplasty and are experiencing persistent postsurgical pain.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had hip replacement surgery or those without persistent pain following the procedure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and targeted treatments for patients experiencing persistent pain after hip replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies using 18F-FDG PET/MRI for chronic pain syndromes have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Biswal, Sandip — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Biswal, Sandip
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.