Understanding chronic low back pain to create personalized treatments
UCSF Core Center for Patient-centric Mechanistic Phenotyping in Chronic Low Back Pain
This study is looking at what causes chronic low back pain and how different people experience it, so that we can create better, personalized treatments just for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10765794 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The UCSF Core Center for Patient-centric Mechanistic Phenotyping in Chronic Low Back Pain aims to explore the complex factors contributing to chronic low back pain (cLBP). By bringing together a team of scientists and clinicians, the research focuses on identifying specific pain mechanisms and patient characteristics that influence pain experiences. This interdisciplinary approach includes advanced tools and methods to analyze clinical data and improve treatment strategies for cLBP. The ultimate goal is to develop personalized treatment options that effectively address the unique needs of each patient suffering from cLBP.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic low back pain who are seeking personalized treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with acute back pain or those whose pain is not chronic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and tailored treatments for individuals suffering from chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in understanding pain mechanisms and developing personalized treatments, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lotz, Jeffrey C. — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Lotz, Jeffrey C.
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.