Manufacturing a new treatment for pain management
Official title: CGMP MANUFACTURE OF VHCA8* FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN
Funded at Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC. · NIH-11210434 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring a new way to help manage pain using a special compound called VHCA8*, and it's designed for people looking for better pain relief options that are safe and backed by science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kensington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $5,609,495 |
| NIH project number | 75N95022D00023-0-759502400002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11210434 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions who are seeking new treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute pain or those who do not experience chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new treatment for pain management through the manufacture of a compound known as VHCA8*. It is part of the NIH's HEAL initiative, which aims to find effective solutions for understanding and managing pain. The approach involves using advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure the compound is produced safely and effectively for clinical use. Patients may benefit from improved pain control options that are scientifically validated and potentially more effective than current treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a novel and effective treatment option for managing chronic pain.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives under the HEAL program have shown promise in developing new pain management strategies, indicating a supportive environment for this type of investigation.
Where this research is happening
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Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC.
Kensington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mayer, Christina — Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mayer, Christina
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.