Training programs to improve understanding of pain in mothers and children

Interdisciplinary research training in maternal and childhood pain

NIH-funded research Stanford University · NIH-11167995

This study is all about helping moms and kids who deal with pain by training researchers at Stanford to better understand and treat it, so they can find new ways to help families feel better.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionStanford University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Stanford, United States)
Project IDNIH-11167995 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the understanding of pain experienced by mothers and children by developing a postdoctoral training program at Stanford University. The program aims to train clinical researchers in the neurobiological and psychosocial aspects of pain, as well as effective treatments and prevention strategies. Participants will engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship, gaining hands-on experience in clinical pain research. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the workforce dedicated to addressing pain in maternal and childhood populations.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers and children experiencing chronic pain or those involved in clinical pain research.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have any pain-related conditions or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.

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 performed: Previous research has shown success in interdisciplinary training programs for clinical pain research, indicating a promising approach to addressing pain management.

Where this research is happening

Stanford, United States

Researchers

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 below.
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