Creating a data center to study pain from acute to chronic

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NIH-funded research Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10900621

This study is creating a special center at Johns Hopkins University to gather and share information about pain, making it easier for researchers and doctors to work together and find better ways to understand and treat pain for people like you.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionJohns Hopkins University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Baltimore, United States)
Project IDNIH-10900621 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research establishes a Data Center for Acute to Chronic Pain Biosignatures at Johns Hopkins University, which will serve as a central hub for integrating and managing data related to pain. The center will facilitate collaboration among various components, including clinical centers and data generating facilities, to streamline communication and enhance research productivity. It aims to reduce administrative barriers and improve the quality of data collection and analysis, ultimately supporting better understanding and treatment of pain conditions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from acute pain that may transition to chronic pain conditions.

Not a fit: Patients with chronic pain that does not have an acute onset may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for diagnosing and treating patients experiencing acute to chronic pain.

How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on pain management and biosignatures have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Where this research is happening

Baltimore, 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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