Supportive Programs for Surgical Pain and Distress
REmotely-delivered Supportive Programs for Improving surgical pain and disTrEss (RESPITE)
This program offers remotely delivered yoga-based support to help women undergoing gynecologic cancer surgery manage pain and distress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11136968 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are exploring how a special eHealth program, called eMMB, can help women recover after surgery for suspected gynecologic cancers. This program adapts yoga's core components, including mindful movement and breathing, to make it easier for patients to participate from home. Our goal is to see if this approach can reduce acute pain, lessen emotional distress, and prevent long-term pain after surgery. We believe this program can also help with overall recovery and improve other surgical outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women undergoing surgery for suspected gynecologic malignancies who are looking for non-pharmacological ways to manage pain and distress.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing surgery for suspected gynecologic malignancies or those seeking only pharmacological pain management may not receive direct benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a new, accessible way for patients to manage pain and distress, potentially preventing chronic pain after gynecologic cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While yoga has shown promise in reducing pain and distress, rigorous research on yoga delivered specifically in coordination with surgical care is limited, making this a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sohl, Stephanie Jean — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Sohl, Stephanie Jean
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.