Understanding and reducing chronic pain after surgery in children with cerebral palsy
Official title: Chronic Postsurgical Pain in Cerebral Palsy
Funded at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare · NIH-10899526 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how kids with cerebral palsy feel pain before and after their surgeries, hoping to find ways to reduce long-lasting pain after the operation and make their recovery easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (St. Paul, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $448,396 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD108406-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899526 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with cerebral palsy who are scheduled for orthopedic surgical procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have cerebral palsy or are not undergoing surgery may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the pain experiences of children with cerebral palsy before and after surgical procedures, focusing on the development of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP). The study aims to document how pain progresses during the perioperative period and identify key factors that may predict the onset of CPSP. By understanding these pain trajectories and risk factors, the research seeks to develop effective strategies to minimize the incidence and severity of CPSP in this population. This could lead to improved pain management and surgical outcomes for children with cerebral palsy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve pain management and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy undergoing surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding pain trajectories in other populations can lead to improved pain management strategies, suggesting potential success for this approach in children with cerebral palsy.
Where this research is happening
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Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
St. Paul, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burkitt, Chantel Courtney — Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
- Study coordinator: Burkitt, Chantel Courtney
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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.