Improving quality of life for people with chronic pain and opioid use issues
MIRHIQL Resource Center for Improving Quality of Life with Chronic Pain (MRC)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10705887
This study is looking at how living with chronic pain might influence the chances of misusing opioids in people who are on long-term opioid treatment, and it aims to improve how we understand and manage opioid use to help patients feel better and stay safe.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10705887 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance our understanding of how chronic pain affects the risk of opioid misuse and opioid use disorder in patients receiving long-term opioid therapy. By integrating expert opinions, patient perspectives, and data from electronic health records, the project seeks to create a clearer definition of opioid misuse and develop a framework for assessing the benefits and risks of long-term opioid use. The study will involve analyzing existing coding patterns and healthcare delivery interactions to refine the clinical definitions and improve patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic pain who are currently receiving long-term opioid therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or are not on long-term opioid therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management strategies for chronic pain patients, reducing the risk of opioid misuse and improving overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in refining definitions and frameworks for opioid misuse, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES
- WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ADAMS, MEREDITH C. B. — WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: ADAMS, MEREDITH C. B.
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.
Conditions: chronic pain disorder