Improving pain management for low-income patients
Scaling-Up Integrative Pain Management in Federally Qualified Health Centers
This study is looking at how helpful techniques like mindfulness and yoga can be for low-income people dealing with chronic pain, and it aims to bring these options to community health centers that serve those in need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885020 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing integrative pain management (IPM) techniques, such as mindfulness and yoga, specifically for low-income individuals suffering from chronic pain. The project aims to implement the Integrative Medical Group Visit (IMGV) model in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which serve as primary care providers for underserved populations. By assessing the effectiveness and implementation of these interventions, the research seeks to improve access to non-opioid pain management strategies for those at risk of opioid overdose.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income adults experiencing chronic pain who seek alternative pain management solutions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience chronic pain or those who are not part of low-income communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide low-income patients with effective pain management options that reduce reliance on opioids.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrative pain management approaches can be effective, particularly in underserved populations, indicating a promising avenue for this project.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roth, Isabel — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Roth, Isabel
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.