Comparing pain management treatments in real-world settings
Integrating Pragmatic Comparative Effectiveness Research into a Tertiary Pain Management Center
This study is looking at how to better compare different treatments for chronic pain in real-life settings, especially for people with complicated health issues, so that doctors can make more informed choices during your visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11078361 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively integrate pragmatic comparative effectiveness research into a pain management center. It focuses on comparing the effectiveness of various treatments for chronic pain in real-world patient populations, particularly those with complex medical and psychological conditions. By utilizing an open-source learning health care system called CHOIR, the research aims to facilitate point-of-care randomization during clinic visits, allowing for immediate data collection and analysis. This approach seeks to improve the quality of data available for chronic pain treatments and enhance clinical practice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic pain, especially those with additional medical or psychological conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain conditions or those not seeking treatment for chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized pain management strategies for patients suffering from chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with pragmatic trials in other medical fields, indicating potential for similar advancements in chronic pain management.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salmasi, Vafi — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Salmasi, Vafi
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.