A network for improving pain management treatments in California.
California Clinical and Translational Pain Research Consortium
This study is looking for new ways to help people with chronic pain manage their symptoms without relying on opioids, and it’s designed for patients who want to try out new treatments through easy-to-join clinical trials at four University of California medical centers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11081925 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the challenges of chronic pain and the opioid crisis by developing new, multimodal treatment approaches. It involves a collaborative network of four University of California medical centers that will conduct high-quality clinical trials to test these innovative therapies. Patients will benefit from a streamlined process for participating in trials that aim to identify effective pain management strategies, utilizing advanced techniques such as biomarker validation and phenotyping.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions who are seeking alternative treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain or those not experiencing chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and safer treatments for chronic pain, reducing reliance on opioids.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in developing multimodal approaches to pain management, indicating potential for success in this collaborative effort.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wallace, Mark S — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Wallace, Mark S
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.