Finding new ways to treat pain using a new pain relief drug.
Identifying new targets in pain, utilizing the novel analgesic AS1
This study is looking at how our bodies feel and react to pain to find better treatments for chronic pain, which many people experience, and it will test a new pain relief option called AS1 that could help with fewer side effects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001445 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how pain is processed in the body to develop new treatments for chronic pain, which affects over 20% of the U.S. population. The team will investigate the mechanisms behind pain perception and how emotional responses to pain can be altered. By exploring the neural circuits involved in pain and its emotional aspects, they aim to identify new therapeutic targets using a novel analgesic called AS1. This approach could lead to more effective pain relief options with fewer side effects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain or those not experiencing chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with more effective pain management options that have fewer side effects than current treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing new pain management strategies, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dhaka, Ajay K — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Dhaka, Ajay K
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.