Finding safe ways to manage pain in patients with cirrhosis
Using real-world evidence to define safe pain management strategies in cirrhosis
This study is looking at how to help people with cirrhosis manage their pain better by checking how well different pain medications work and what side effects they might have, so that doctors can provide safer and more effective treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928265 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how pain is managed in patients with cirrhosis, a condition where up to 80% of individuals experience pain. The study aims to gather real-world evidence on the use of pain medications and their potential side effects in this population. By analyzing data from over 500,000 Veterans with cirrhosis, the research will identify effective pain management strategies and develop guidelines to help healthcare providers treat pain safely and effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with cirrhosis who experience pain.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of cirrhosis or those who do not experience pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients with cirrhosis, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that real-world evidence can effectively inform pain management strategies, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rubin, Jessica — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Rubin, Jessica
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.