Diet and pain in Veterans with spinal cord injury

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What this research studies

This project focuses on veterans with spinal cord injury and their chronic pain, looking at whether what they eat relates to how much pain they have. Researchers will measure diet quality using a standard index and connect it to pain outcomes, sleep, function, and mood. The study uses existing data and participant information to explore these relationships and may include surveys or dietary assessments. The goal is to understand if improving diet could help manage pain and improve daily living for affected individuals.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Miami VA Health Care System
  Miami, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Perez, Alicia M — Miami VA Health Care System
• Study coordinator: Perez, Alicia M

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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.
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