A center for coordinating data on pain management and addiction prevention trials.
Official title: HEAL ERN: Data Coordinating Resource Center
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11088654 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to find better ways to manage pain without increasing the risk of addiction, and it's for patients who want safer and more effective treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $797,002 |
| NIH project number | 3U24TR004315-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088654 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing acute pain who are at risk of opioid addiction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic pain conditions unrelated to opioid use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on coordinating data for trials aimed at improving pain management while minimizing the risk of addiction. The University of Utah Data Coordinating Resource Center will collaborate with various research teams to develop and monitor clinical trials, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. The center will also handle data collection and analysis, as well as assist in publishing the results of these trials. Patients may benefit from improved treatment options that are both effective for pain relief and reduce the likelihood of developing an addiction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better pain management strategies that also lower the risk of opioid addiction.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives under the HEAL initiative have shown promise in addressing pain management and addiction, indicating a supportive framework for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Watt, Kevin M — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Watt, Kevin M
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.