NIH-funded research NIH-funded research

Training future researchers in pain management and treatment

Official title: University of Michigan HEAL PAIN Cohort Program

Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10934938 · Data updated 2026-11-12

The University of Michigan is working on a program that brings together experts from different fields to find new ways to help people with chronic pain and fatigue, so that in the future, patients like you can have better options for managing your pain.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Michigan at Ann Arbor
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Ann Arbor, United States)
Project startJuly 1, 2024
Project endJune 30, 2029
Funding year2024
Award (this year)$371,578
NIH project number1T90DE034663-01
Project IDNIH-10934938 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic pain or fatigue who are interested in contributing to advancements in pain management.

Less likely to help

Patients with acute pain conditions or those not experiencing chronic pain or fatigue may not receive direct benefits from this research.

What this research studies

The University of Michigan HEAL PAIN Cohort Program aims to train the next generation of clinical pain researchers through an interdisciplinary approach. This program brings together experts from various fields, including engineering, social sciences, and addiction medicine, to develop innovative solutions for chronic pain and fatigue. By fostering collaboration among diverse disciplines, the program seeks to enhance understanding and treatment of pain conditions. Patients may benefit from improved pain management strategies developed by these future researchers.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for chronic pain and fatigue, improving patients' quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Other interdisciplinary training programs have shown success in advancing research and treatment in various medical fields, indicating a promising approach for pain management.

Where this research is happening

  • University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
    Ann Arbor, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Clauw, Daniel J — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
  • Study coordinator: Clauw, Daniel J

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.
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