Training program to help manage chronic pain using computer technology
Development and Evaluation of Computerized Chemosensory-Based Orbitofrontal Networks Training for Treatment of Pain (CBOT-P)
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · EVON MEDICS, LLC · NIH-11053642
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use program that you can use at home to help manage chronic pain and improve your mood and thinking skills, making it easier to cope with the challenges that come with living with pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EVON MEDICS, LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ELKRIDGE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11053642 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a user-friendly, home-based platform that utilizes computerized training to help manage chronic pain and its associated emotional and cognitive challenges. By targeting the brain's orbitofrontal networks, the program aims to improve pain management and reduce negative feelings such as anxiety and depression. Patients will engage in neuromodulatory training designed to enhance their emotional and cognitive functions, potentially leading to better pain control. The approach is based on scientific findings that chronic pain can affect brain structure and function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic pain, particularly those also dealing with anxiety, depression, or cognitive impairments.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain or those who do not experience any emotional or cognitive challenges related to their pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective, and non-invasive treatment option for individuals suffering from chronic pain and related emotional issues.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of computerized chemosensory training is novel, similar neuromodulatory techniques have shown promise in managing chronic pain and associated conditions in previous studies.
Where this research is happening
ELKRIDGE, UNITED STATES
- EVON MEDICS, LLC — ELKRIDGE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NWAOKOBIA, CHARLES CHIEDU — EVON MEDICS, LLC
- Study coordinator: NWAOKOBIA, CHARLES CHIEDU
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.
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