Nurse-delivered Brief Pain Relief for adults in rural communities
Official title: Nurse-Delivered Brief Pain Relief Skills Treatment in Rural Communities
Funded at Washington State University · NIH-11344891 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nurse-led, one-session pain relief class (Empowered Relief) taught in rural clinics to help adults with chronic pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project start | August 19, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $621,327 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NR022262-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11344891 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older with chronic pain living in rural primary care settings who can participate in a brief in-person or online session.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic pain or those unable to participate in a short 1-session format may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project trains rural nurses to deliver a short, evidence-based pain relief class to adults with chronic pain. It will run a rigorous 2-arm randomized controlled trial across three rural clinics, enrolling 400 participants and comparing the nurse-delivered class to a health education control. The goal is to find a scalable, cost-effective way to improve pain management in communities with fewer mental health and behavioral care resources. The study builds on prior work teaching nurses to lead pain management content so that patients can access timely help without traveling far. If successful, this approach could expand access to effective pain relief for many adults living in rural areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural areas could receive effective, nurse-delivered pain relief in their own communities, reducing suffering and improving function.
How similar studies have gone: Prior nurse-delivered pain management approaches show promise, supporting potential benefit from this scalable model.
Where this research is happening
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Washington State University
Pullman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilson, Marian L — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Wilson, Marian L
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.