Improving pain treatment for veterans by finding the best therapy for each individual
Optimizing Response to Chronic Pain Treatments in Veterans: Identifying Key Moderators
This study is looking to help veterans with chronic pain by finding the best personalized treatments for them, using their unique backgrounds and past experiences to match them with therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11221845 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on veterans suffering from chronic pain, aiming to enhance treatment effectiveness through personalized approaches. It investigates how different factors, such as individual characteristics and treatment history, influence responses to various complementary and integrative health therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and its alternatives. By developing algorithms to match patients with the most suitable treatments, the study seeks to optimize outcomes for those affected by chronic pain. The research will analyze data collected from veterans to identify key moderators that affect treatment success.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans experiencing chronic pain who are seeking non-pharmacological treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or are not veterans may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain management strategies tailored to individual veterans, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using personalized treatment approaches for chronic pain, indicating that this method could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jensen, Mark P — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Jensen, Mark P
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.