Creating and testing new animal models for pain research
Development and Validation of Animal Models and/or Outcome Measures
This study is working on creating better ways to understand and measure different types of pain in mice, which could help scientists find more effective pain relief treatments for people like you in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10974396 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and validating innovative animal models that accurately represent specific types of pain. It aims to enhance the scientific rigor and reproducibility of pain research by implementing advanced techniques such as machine learning and optical recording of neural activity in mice. By establishing new outcome measures, the research seeks to improve the evaluation of pain relief drugs, ultimately leading to more effective treatments. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through these improved models and measures in future pain management therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would be individuals experiencing chronic pain or conditions that require better pain management solutions.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain conditions that do not require long-term treatment may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain relief treatments for patients suffering from various pain conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing animal models for pain, but this approach incorporates novel methodologies that may enhance the validity and applicability of findings.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scherrer, Gregory — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Scherrer, Gregory
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.