Finding the best ways to manage pain in older adults after surgery
Identifying Optimal Pain Management for Elders
This study is all about finding better ways to manage pain for older adults after surgery by using health records to spot those who might struggle with pain, so they can get personalized care that fits their unique needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056770 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving pain management for older adults who undergo surgery. It aims to develop tools that can identify patients at high risk for poor pain outcomes, using electronic health records to analyze key features related to postoperative pain. By creating personalized pain management strategies, the research seeks to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach, ensuring that each elder receives tailored care based on their individual needs and risks. The project will utilize machine learning to enhance the understanding of pain management in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are scheduled for surgery and may be at risk for complications related to pain management.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or who are younger than the typical elder population may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized pain management strategies for older adults, reducing the risk of chronic pain and opioid dependency.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using personalized approaches to pain management, but this specific methodology for elders is innovative and less explored.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hernandez-Boussard, Tina — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Hernandez-Boussard, Tina
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.