A center to improve treatment for children's acute pain
Official title: Duke-Utah HEAL KIDS Pain Resource and Data Center
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10990605 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 4, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $724,981 |
| NIH project number | 1U24HD116261-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10990605 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing acute pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic pain or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greenberg, Rachel G — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Greenberg, Rachel G
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.