Improving treatments for chronic and acute pain
Clinical Coordinating Center for the Health Initiative in Early Phase Pain Investigation Clinical Network
This study is working to make it easier and faster to find new pain treatments for both kids and adults by improving how clinical trials are done, so that more people can join and benefit from the latest research on pain relief.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10703234 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the development of new treatments for individuals suffering from chronic and acute pain by streamlining the clinical trial process. It focuses on overcoming barriers such as regulatory inefficiencies and recruitment challenges, which often slow down research. The initiative will provide support for conducting multicenter trials, ensuring that both adult and pediatric patients can participate effectively. By improving the quality and efficiency of these trials, the project seeks to translate advances in pain neurobiology into practical treatments for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults and children experiencing chronic or acute pain conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with pain conditions that are not addressed by the current focus of the research may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain management options for patients suffering from chronic and acute pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research initiatives aimed at improving clinical trial efficiency have shown promise, suggesting that this approach could yield successful outcomes as well.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fava, Maurizio — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Fava, Maurizio
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.