Understanding chronic low back pain and its treatments
University of Michigan BACPAC Mechanistic Research Center
This study is looking at how different treatments help people with chronic low back pain and aims to find out which therapies work best for each person, so you can get the most effective care tailored just for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10765807 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on chronic low back pain (cLBP) by investigating how different patients respond to various therapies over time. Participants will be followed in a patient-centered approach, where they will try several evidence-based treatments while researchers study the underlying mechanisms of their pain. The goal is to identify specific patient characteristics that predict which treatments will be most effective for them. This approach aims to enhance personalized medicine in managing cLBP.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic low back pain who are seeking treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with acute back pain or those who do not have a diagnosis of chronic low back pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for individuals suffering from chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using patient-centered approaches to tailor treatments for chronic pain, suggesting that this methodology could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clauw, Daniel J — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Clauw, Daniel J
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.