Improving pain treatment for infants and young children
Clinical Outcome Assessments for Acute Pain Therapeutics in Infants and young Children (COA APTIC)
This study is all about finding better ways to understand and measure pain in babies and young kids so that doctors can create safer and more effective pain relief options for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10783106 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing better ways to measure and assess pain in infants and young children, which is crucial for creating effective pain medications for this age group. The team will work with existing networks and expertise to identify what outcomes are most important to patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. They will evaluate current methods of measuring pain and determine if new methods are needed. The goal is to ensure that any new pain treatments are based on reliable and relevant measures of pain relief.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants and young children, particularly those aged 0-2 years, who are experiencing acute pain.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 0-2 years or those not experiencing acute pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain management therapies specifically designed for infants and young children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing standardized measures for pediatric populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zimmerman, Kanecia Obie — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Zimmerman, Kanecia Obie
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.