Understanding how resilience affects pain after joint surgery

A Multisystem Resilience Approach in the Assessment of Postsurgical Pain Trajectories

NIH-funded research University of Florida · NIH-10929487

This study is looking at how different personal and social factors can help people with osteoarthritis feel better after joint replacement surgery, so we can understand why some patients have less pain than others after their operation.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Florida NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Gainesville, United States)
Project IDNIH-10929487 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how different factors contribute to resilience in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) for osteoarthritis. It aims to identify psychological, social, and health-related resources that can predict better pain outcomes after surgery. By examining these factors, the study seeks to develop a model that helps understand why some patients experience chronic pain while others do not. Patients will be assessed on various dimensions of resilience to determine their pain trajectories post-surgery.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who are scheduled for total joint arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis.

Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing joint surgery or those with conditions unrelated to osteoarthritis may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing and preventing chronic pain after joint surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding resilience factors in pain management, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

Gainesville, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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