A specialized center for investigating pain treatments at Mount Sinai.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) EPPIC-Net Specialized Clinical Center

NIH-funded research Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11078373

This study is looking for ways to help people with chronic pain, especially in the African American community, by finding non-addictive treatments that really work, and they're inviting patients with chronic low back pain to join in and share their experiences.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-11078373 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing non-addictive treatments for chronic pain, particularly targeting African American populations. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is leveraging its extensive clinical trials infrastructure and diverse patient population to conduct various studies, including mechanistic studies and biomarker validation. Patients with chronic low back pain and other high-impact pain syndromes will be recruited to participate in these trials, which aim to optimize pain management strategies. The research emphasizes collaboration and rapid implementation of clinical studies to meet patient needs effectively.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include African American individuals experiencing chronic low back pain or other significant pain conditions.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain conditions or are not part of the targeted demographic may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new, non-addictive pain management options for patients suffering from chronic pain.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing non-addictive pain treatments, indicating that this approach could build on existing knowledge and successes.

Where this research is happening

New York, 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.
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