Identifying markers for pain recovery in teenagers

SPRINT: Signature for Pain Recovery IN Teens

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-10902064

This study is looking at what helps teens with chronic pain feel better, so we can find better ways to support their recovery and create personalized treatments just for them.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorSTANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10902064 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the factors that influence recovery from chronic musculoskeletal pain in adolescents, a condition affecting about 3.5 million teens in the U.S. The study aims to discover reliable markers that can predict whether a teen will recover from pain or continue to experience it. By using advanced computational analysis on a large dataset, the research seeks to develop personalized treatment strategies that are more effective than current options. The project involves collaboration among leading institutions to ensure comprehensive data collection and analysis.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Not a fit: Patients with acute pain or those outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for adolescents suffering from chronic pain.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using big data approaches to identify pain recovery markers, indicating that this methodology has potential for success.

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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