Improving treatment for chronic pain and opioid use disorder
Wake Forest IMPOWR Dissemination Education and Coordination Center (IDEA-CC)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10665746
This study is working to make life easier for people dealing with chronic pain and opioid use disorder by creating a simple tool for doctors to better understand their pain and improve their care, while also helping healthcare providers learn more about treatment options.
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-10665746 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the treatment pathways for individuals suffering from chronic pain and opioid use disorder by addressing the fragmented care they often receive. It aims to develop and validate a brief screening tool for pain that can be used by substance use treatment providers, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care. Additionally, the project will create educational materials for healthcare providers to improve their understanding of treatment options and access barriers. By integrating these approaches, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes and streamline care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who experience both chronic pain and opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and coordinated treatment strategies for patients dealing with both chronic pain and opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in integrating treatment approaches for co-morbid conditions, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
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: addictive disorder, chronic pain disorder