Brain training in osteoarthritis - does it decrease pain? [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Natasha Stanton (Principal investigator)

Brief description In people with osteoarthritis (OA), the amount of pain is often not related to the amount of joint damage seen on x-ray. This suggests that there are other processes contributing to their pain. Recently, the role of the brain in contributing to chronic pain has been investigated. This project aims to determine what parts of the brain are affected in people with OA. It also aims to develop new treatments that target these brain areas and determine if these brain-training treatments decrease pain.

Funding Amount $AUD 299,564.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Australian Clincal Research ECF