Postoperative Pain Guidelines for Pregnancy: Safer, Patient-Centered Opioid Use
Official title: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Postoperative Pain in Pregnancy: Evidence, Dissemination, and Impact
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11624018 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re creating patient-friendly guidelines to help doctors manage pain after delivery and surgery in pregnant people, aiming to reduce opioid overuse and improve safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U01FD007803-01S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11624018 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant individuals undergoing delivery or acute postoperative pain management.
✕Less likely to help
Pregnant patients not receiving care within the participating hospital network may not experience direct changes.
What this research studies
The project will develop evidence-based, patient-centered guidelines for managing acute postoperative pain during pregnancy and childbirth. It brings together patients, clinicians, and health equity experts to shape recommendations using a formal review and expert input, then tailors dissemination strategies for wide adoption. The study will test how implementing these guidelines affects clinical outcomes and patient-reported experiences across a large network of hospitals in Michigan. Patients may be involved indirectly through surveys and feedback as part of measuring the impact on care and satisfaction. Overall, the goal is safer prescribing, better pain control, and more equitable care for pregnant patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could standardize safer pain management in pregnancy and childbirth, reducing opioid-related risks for mothers and babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous guideline efforts have improved prescribing practices in other settings; this study extends a large, real-world implementation approach to pregnancy-specific pain guidelines.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moniz, Michelle Helena — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Moniz, Michelle Helena
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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.