Understanding challenges and health effects of non-drug treatments for chronic pain when reducing opioid use
Barriers to and Health Consequences of Non- Pharmacological Chronic Pain Treatment among Patients Tapering Prescription Opioids in a Large Integrated Healthcare System
This study is looking at the challenges and health effects for people who are reducing their use of prescription opioids and trying other ways to manage chronic pain, to better understand their experiences and find more effective treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927380 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers and health consequences faced by patients who are tapering off prescription opioids and exploring non-pharmacological treatments for chronic pain. It aims to understand how these patients navigate their care and the effectiveness of alternative therapies. By utilizing electronic health records from a large healthcare system, the study will analyze patient experiences and outcomes related to opioid tapering. The findings could help improve treatment strategies for chronic pain management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are currently tapering off prescription opioids and seeking alternative pain management strategies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently using opioids or those who do not have chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better support and treatment options for patients managing chronic pain without relying on opioids.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in exploring non-pharmacological treatments for chronic pain, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mannes, Zachary L — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Mannes, Zachary L
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.