Understanding how young adults adapt to and manage chronic pain
Study of Healthy Adaptation and Resilience to Pain in Emerging Adulthood (SHARPE)
This study is looking at how young people with ongoing pain can better handle their discomfort and thrive as they grow up, by exploring what helps them stay strong and healthy during this challenging time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jacksonville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074138 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the experiences of late adolescents and young adults dealing with chronic musculoskeletal pain. It aims to identify protective factors that help these individuals adapt positively to pain during their transition to adulthood. By examining various aspects of resilience—psychological, social, biological, and health-related—the study seeks to understand how these factors influence pain management and overall functioning. Participants will be assessed to create profiles that predict their ability to cope with pain and maintain a good quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are late adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 25 who experience chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience chronic pain or are outside the age range of 12 to 25 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing chronic pain in young adults, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that resilience factors can positively influence pain management, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Jacksonville, United States
- Nemours Children's Clinic — Jacksonville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palit, Shreela — Nemours Children's Clinic
- Study coordinator: Palit, Shreela
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.