Understanding and improving pain management.
HEAL PROJECT-IHP-102
This study is all about finding quicker and better ways to understand and manage pain, so that people dealing with different pain conditions can get more effective treatments and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Midwest Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11211247 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the HEAL initiative, which aims to develop faster scientific solutions for understanding pain and improving how it is managed in clinical settings. By investigating the underlying mechanisms of pain, the project seeks to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from various pain conditions. The approach includes a combination of clinical assessments and innovative therapeutic strategies to provide better pain relief and management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic pain conditions who are seeking improved treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain or those not experiencing chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain management strategies, reducing the burden of chronic pain for many patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives under the HEAL program have shown promise in developing new pain management strategies, indicating a potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- Midwest Research Institute — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tombaugh, Jeanette — Midwest Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Tombaugh, Jeanette
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 below.