Understanding how sensory function relates to chronic pain in children with cerebral palsy
Sensory Function and Chronic Pain in Cerebral Palsy
This study is looking at how the way kids with cerebral palsy sense things can affect their chronic pain, with the goal of finding better ways to understand and manage their pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11015753 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sensory function and chronic pain in children with cerebral palsy (CP). It aims to improve pain assessment methods by exploring both loss and gain of sensory function, which could lead to better understanding of pain mechanisms in this population. The study will involve evaluating various sensory testing approaches to identify measurable characteristics that predict individual pain outcomes. By focusing on the unique needs of children with CP, the research seeks to enhance clinical care and pain management strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with cerebral palsy who experience chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cerebral palsy or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy experiencing chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on sensory function in cerebral palsy, this approach of integrating both loss and gain of sensory function is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Symons, Frank J — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Symons, Frank J
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.