Improving pain management after surgery to reduce opioid use
Efficiency And Quality In Post-Surgical Pain Therapy After Discharge - EQUIPPED
This study is looking for better and safer ways to manage pain for people after surgery, so they can feel good without relying too much on opioids, which can be risky.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896189 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality and efficiency of pain management for patients after they leave the hospital following surgery. It aims to develop and implement safer alternatives to opioids, which are commonly prescribed but carry significant risks, including addiction and overdose. The study involves a multidisciplinary team that will evaluate various pain management strategies to ensure patients receive effective care while minimizing reliance on opioids. By addressing the challenges of post-surgical pain therapy, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes and safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are scheduled to undergo surgical procedures and may require pain management after discharge.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those who do not require pain management post-surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective pain management options for patients recovering from surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in developing alternative pain management strategies, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Omaha, United States
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bartels, Karsten — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bartels, Karsten
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.