Identifying biomarkers for chronic pain management

Prognostic biomarkers for high-impact chronic pain: Development and validation

NIH-funded research Stanford University · NIH-10157953

This study is looking for signs in the body that can help us understand who is dealing with severe chronic pain and how it affects their daily life, so we can find better ways to help them feel better and recover.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionStanford University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Stanford, United States)
Project IDNIH-10157953 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to discover and validate biomarkers that can help identify individuals suffering from high-impact chronic pain, which significantly limits their daily activities. By utilizing a comprehensive dataset and advanced computational analysis, the study will assess various factors that contribute to pain outcomes. The goal is to better understand which patients are likely to recover and which may continue to experience persistent pain, ultimately improving treatment strategies for chronic pain management.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience high-impact chronic pain that restricts their daily activities.

Not a fit: Patients who do not experience chronic pain or have conditions unrelated to musculoskeletal pain may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatment options for patients suffering from high-impact chronic pain.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying biomarkers for chronic pain, but this approach aims to provide a more comprehensive and validated method, making it a significant advancement in the field.

Where this research is happening

Stanford, United States

Researchers

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.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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