Understanding and managing musculoskeletal pain

Chicago Center on Musculoskeletal Pain (C-COMP) (Overall Application)

['FUNDING_P30'] · RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10892120

This study is looking into how we can better understand and manage pain from musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases, with the goal of finding safer and more effective treatments that can help patients feel better.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_P30']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorRUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10892120 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on exploring the mechanisms behind pain related to musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases. By establishing a center dedicated to this area, the project aims to integrate various fields of expertise to improve pain management strategies. The research will involve both basic and clinical approaches to identify new targets for analgesic drugs, addressing the limitations of current pain relief options. Patients may benefit from advancements in treatment options that are safer and more effective.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain or related rheumatic conditions.

Not a fit: Patients with acute pain conditions or those not affected by musculoskeletal or rheumatic diseases may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar areas has shown promise in understanding pain mechanisms, suggesting that this approach could yield significant advancements.

Where this research is happening

CHICAGO, 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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