Exploring how race and socioeconomic factors affect chronic low back pain
Official title: Racial and Socioeconomic Differences in Chronic Low Back Pain
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10994111 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like race and income affect chronic low back pain, hoping to find out why some people experience more pain and disability than others, so we can create better treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $600,356 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD017565-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10994111 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults experiencing chronic low back pain, particularly those from non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience chronic low back pain or those under 21 years old may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of racial and socioeconomic differences on chronic low back pain (cLBP) among individuals. It aims to understand how social determinants, such as race and stress, influence the severity of pain and disability experienced by patients. By examining both psychosocial and biological factors, the study seeks to identify disparities in pain management and outcomes. Patients participating in this research may provide valuable insights that could lead to more effective treatments tailored to diverse populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies that are more effective for individuals from different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated significant racial disparities in pain severity and disability, suggesting that this approach has been successful in highlighting important issues in pain management.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goodin, Burel R. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Goodin, Burel R.
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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.