Improving chronic pain management for Veterans
Official title: Patient-Centered Informatics for Chronic Pain Management
Funded at Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys · NIH-10998031 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful tool for Veterans with chronic pain that lets them share their experiences and preferences, so they can work together with their healthcare providers to find the best treatment options, including alternatives to opioids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2HX003863-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10998031 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans experiencing chronic pain who are seeking alternative pain management options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic pain or are not Veterans may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing chronic pain management for Veterans by developing a shared decision-making tool that incorporates patient-generated health data. It aims to align treatment options, including non-pharmacologic treatments, with the unique pain experiences of Veterans. By harmonizing patient-reported outcomes and treatment preferences, the tool seeks to improve pain management and reduce reliance on opioids. The approach emphasizes collaboration between patients and healthcare providers to ensure that treatment plans are tailored to individual needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain management strategies for Veterans, reducing opioid use and improving overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using patient-generated health data to improve treatment outcomes in chronic pain management, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
Palo Alto, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Griffin, Ashley — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Griffin, Ashley
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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.