Training to manage pain after breast cancer surgery
Official title: Persistent Post-Mastectomy Pain: Randomized Clinical Trial of Targeted Pain Coping Skills Training (Targeted-PCST) with Mediational Analysis
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10889926 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how teaching women with ongoing pain after breast cancer surgery some helpful ways to cope with that pain can make them feel better both emotionally and physically.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $590,996 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA249959-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10889926 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are women who have undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy and are experiencing persistent pain post-surgery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had breast cancer surgery or those without persistent pain may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how targeted pain coping skills training can help women experiencing persistent pain after breast cancer surgery. It aims to understand the psychological factors that contribute to ongoing pain and whether improving coping skills can alleviate this discomfort. Participants will engage in training designed to enhance their ability to manage pain through non-pharmacological methods, potentially leading to better emotional and physical functioning. The study will also analyze how factors like pain catastrophizing and self-efficacy influence pain outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide effective non-drug strategies for managing persistent pain after breast cancer surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using psychosocial interventions to manage chronic pain, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shelby, Rebecca a — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Shelby, Rebecca a
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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.