Understanding how emotional factors influence chronic pain in different populations
Psychosocial risk factors for chronic pain: Characterizing brain and genetic pathways and variation across understudied populations
This study is looking at how feelings like anxiety and depression can affect the chances of developing long-lasting pain after surgery or an injury, and it hopes to help doctors find better ways to prevent and treat chronic pain by understanding each person's emotional and genetic background.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10599396 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between emotional factors, such as anxiety and depression, and the development of chronic pain after surgery or injury. It aims to create predictive models that can identify individuals at risk for chronic pain based on their emotional states and genetic backgrounds. By examining these factors across diverse populations, the study seeks to improve prevention and treatment strategies for chronic pain. Patients may benefit from tailored interventions that consider their unique psychosocial profiles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults who have experienced surgery or injury and are at risk for developing chronic pain, particularly those with emotional distress.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of surgery or injury, or who do not experience emotional distress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for chronic pain based on individual emotional and genetic profiles.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between emotional factors and chronic pain, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Hanover, United States
- Dartmouth College — Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wager, Tor D. — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Wager, Tor D.
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.