Online group visits to help manage chronic pain
GEMINI: Virtual Integrative Medical Group Visits for Managing Chronic Pain
This study is testing a new online platform called GEMINI that helps people with chronic pain join group sessions from home, where they can learn helpful techniques like mindfulness and self-management while connecting with others who understand what they're going through.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brightoutcome INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buffalo Grove, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930853 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a virtual platform called GEMINI that facilitates online Integrative Medical Group Visits (IMGV) for individuals suffering from chronic pain. By using video conferencing, patients can participate in group sessions that focus on non-pharmacological treatments, such as mindfulness and self-management techniques, which are designed to improve their overall well-being. The platform also allows patients to engage in home practice activities tailored to their specific symptoms and preferences, fostering peer support and skill-building. This approach addresses the barriers faced by patients who may have difficulty attending in-person sessions due to physical or practical limitations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience chronic pain and are seeking non-pharmacological treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience chronic pain or prefer traditional pharmacological treatments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide chronic pain patients with effective non-drug treatment options that improve their quality of life and reduce reliance on potentially harmful medications.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar online group interventions for chronic pain management, indicating that this approach is promising and has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Buffalo Grove, United States
- Brightoutcome INC. — Buffalo Grove, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haas, Niina M. — Brightoutcome INC.
- Study coordinator: Haas, Niina M.
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.