Improving pain management through digital tools and telehealth support
Integrating Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Pain with Inclusion, Respect, and Equity (INSPIRE): Tailored digital tools, telehealth coaching, and primary care coordination
This study is testing a helpful mobile app that combines different ways to manage chronic pain, like therapy and mindfulness, to make it easier for people, especially those from diverse backgrounds, to get the support they need for their pain management.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11009267 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of chronic pain by integrating nonpharmacologic strategies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical therapy, and mindfulness into a digital platform. Patients will have access to a trilingual mobile app that offers tailored interventions and telehealth coaching to support their pain management journey. The program aims to improve access to care while addressing the stigma and biases that often affect racial and ethnic minorities suffering from chronic pain. By coordinating care with primary care providers, the research seeks to create a more equitable healthcare experience for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic pain, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups who may face additional barriers to care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience chronic pain or those who are not interested in nonpharmacologic treatment options may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with more effective and accessible pain management options that reduce reliance on opioids.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using digital tools and telehealth for managing chronic pain, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Satterfield, Jason M — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Satterfield, Jason 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 below.