Understanding how the brain processes different aspects of pain.
Elucidating the neural oscillations of the sensory-discriminative and affective-motivational dimensions of pain.
This study is looking at how the brain reacts to pain and feelings related to pain in people with knee osteoarthritis, using special equipment to measure brain activity while they rest and during activities that cause pain, to help find better ways to manage and treat pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tarleton State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stephenville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042906 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain's electrical activity relates to the sensory and emotional experiences of pain, particularly in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Using electroencephalography (EEG), researchers will measure brain activity in participants both at rest and during pain-inducing tasks. The goal is to create a detailed profile of brain responses to different pain dimensions, which could improve our understanding of pain management and treatment options.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals suffering from chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients without chronic pain conditions or those not experiencing knee pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better pain management strategies tailored to individual experiences of pain.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on pain and EEG, this research aims to provide a more comprehensive and methodologically robust approach, making it a novel contribution to the field.
Where this research is happening
Stephenville, United States
- Tarleton State University — Stephenville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris Bozer, Amber — Tarleton State University
- Study coordinator: Harris Bozer, Amber
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.