Understanding how biological, psychological, and social factors affect shoulder pain after surgery
Biopsychosocial Influence on Shoulder Pain
This study is looking at how various factors in your body, mind, and life can affect long-term pain after shoulder surgery, so we can find better ways to manage pain for each person based on their unique situation.
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 ID | NIH-10906219 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different biological, psychological, and social factors contribute to chronic pain following total shoulder arthroplasty. By identifying specific patient characteristics, the study aims to develop a precision medicine approach that tailors pain management strategies to individual needs. Participants will be monitored before and after surgery to assess changes in pain and other relevant factors over time. The goal is to create a predictive model that helps identify patients at risk for chronic pain after surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are scheduled for total shoulder arthroplasty.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing shoulder surgery or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain management strategies for patients undergoing shoulder surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using precision medicine approaches to improve pain management outcomes in surgical patients.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: George, Steven Z — Duke University
- Study coordinator: George, Steven Z
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.