Training programs to improve understanding of pain in mothers and children
Official title: Interdisciplinary research training in maternal and childhood pain
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10936429 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping moms and kids who deal with pain by training new researchers at Stanford University to better understand and treat it, so they can find better ways to help families feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $366,377 |
| NIH project number | 1T90HD118400-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936429 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are mothers and children experiencing pain or those interested in pain management strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have pain-related issues or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding of pain experienced by mothers and children through an interdisciplinary training program at Stanford University. It aims to develop a skilled workforce in clinical pain research by training postdoctoral fellows in various aspects of pain management, including neurobiological mechanisms and psychosocial processes. The program will provide mentorship and research opportunities, fostering collaboration among experts in anesthesiology, pediatrics, and behavioral sciences. By participating in this program, trainees will contribute to advancing knowledge and treatment options for maternal and childhood pain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for mothers and children, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have shown success in interdisciplinary training approaches for pain management, indicating a promising avenue for this program.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simons, Laura E — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Simons, Laura E
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.