Understanding chronic pain trends and disparities in the population
The Demography of Chronic Pain: A Population Approach to Pain Trends, Pain Disparities, and Pain-Related Disability and Death
This study looks at how common chronic pain is among different groups of people and how it affects their lives, with the goal of finding ways to help improve health and well-being for everyone dealing with this condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10832510 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the prevalence and distribution of chronic pain across different demographics, focusing on how it affects individuals and populations over time. By analyzing large datasets from the U.S., Canada, and Europe, the project aims to uncover trends in chronic pain, its links to disability and mortality, and the social factors that contribute to these issues. The research will help identify both individual and contextual influences on chronic pain, ultimately aiming to inform public health strategies to alleviate its burden.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing chronic pain, particularly those from diverse demographic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain conditions or those not experiencing chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies that reduce the impact of chronic pain on individuals and communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding chronic pain trends and disparities, making this approach both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grol-Prokopczyk, Hanna — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Grol-Prokopczyk, Hanna
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.