Investigating ways to improve pain management and drug formulation.

FEASIBILITY STUDIES, CLINICAL TRIAL READINESS, GMP/CLINICAL TRIAL MATERIALS

NIH-funded research Albany Molecular Research, INC. · NIH-11091392

This study is all about finding better ways to manage pain by creating new and improved medications, and it’s designed for patients who are looking for effective pain relief options.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionAlbany Molecular Research, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Albany, United States)
Project IDNIH-11091392 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the understanding of pain and improving clinical pain management through the development of better drug formulations and manufacturing processes. It is part of the NIH's HEAL initiative, which aims to find effective solutions for pain relief. The approach includes conducting feasibility studies and ensuring clinical trial readiness, which involves preparing high-quality materials for testing new pain medications. Patients may be involved in trials that assess the effectiveness of these new formulations in managing pain.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals experiencing chronic pain who are seeking new treatment options.

Not a fit: Patients with acute pain conditions or those not interested in participating in clinical trials may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain management options for patients suffering from chronic pain.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research under the HEAL initiative has shown promise in developing new pain management strategies, indicating a potential for success in this area.

Where this research is happening

Albany, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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