A center to improve treatment for children's acute pain

Duke-Utah HEAL KIDS Pain Resource and Data Center

NIH-funded research Duke University · NIH-10990605

This study is creating a special center to help doctors work together on finding better ways to treat pain in kids, so they can share information and improve how we understand and manage pain in children.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionDuke University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Durham, United States)
Project IDNIH-10990605 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to establish the Duke-Utah HEAL Kids Pain Resource and Data Center, which will support multi-site clinical trials focused on treating acute pain in children. By creating a structured ecosystem for data collection and analysis, the project seeks to harmonize various clinical trials to enhance the understanding and management of pediatric pain. The collaboration between Duke University and the University of Utah will leverage their expertise in clinical trials and data coordination to ensure effective communication and high-quality operations.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing acute pain.

Not a fit: Patients with chronic pain or those 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 safer and more effective pain management strategies for children experiencing acute pain.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving pain management through structured clinical trials, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.

Where this research is happening

Durham, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.