Improving pain management for military personnel
Official title: Holistic Pain Care in Military Health System
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10928970 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve how we help military members with ongoing pain by trying out a new approach that offers different treatment options based on what works best for each person, making it easier for them to manage their pain and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | June 5, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $635,589 |
| NIH project number | 1UG3AT012859-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928970 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are military personnel experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute pain conditions or those not affiliated with the military may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of chronic musculoskeletal pain within the Military Health System by transitioning to a holistic health approach. It aims to implement a stepped care model that provides effective first-line pain management options and tailors subsequent treatments based on patient responses. The study will explore which interventions are most effective and how to successfully integrate these strategies into existing healthcare systems, utilizing electronic health records for better decision support. By addressing the complex nature of chronic pain, the research seeks to improve overall patient care and self-management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized pain management strategies for military personnel suffering from chronic pain.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing holistic and stepped care approaches in pain management, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fritz, Julie M — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Fritz, Julie M
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.