Understanding how doctors manage pain after childbirth
Official title: Clinician perspectives on the post partum pain experience and attitudes about pain management
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11178989 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how doctors handle pain after childbirth, especially when it comes to using opioids, and it aims to understand if there are differences in care based on race and ethnicity, all to help make pain management better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $93,931 |
| NIH project number | 7R03HD112103-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11178989 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include postpartum individuals who have experienced pain management during their hospital stay.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not recently given birth or those who did not receive opioid treatment for postpartum pain may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how clinicians perceive and manage pain in patients after childbirth, particularly focusing on the use of opioids. It aims to explore the differences in pain management practices among various racial and ethnic groups, as well as the factors influencing clinicians' decisions. By gathering insights from healthcare providers, the study seeks to identify gaps in pain management and address disparities in opioid prescribing. The ultimate goal is to improve postpartum pain management strategies for all patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable and effective pain management practices for postpartum individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted disparities in pain management practices, suggesting that this investigation could build on existing knowledge and lead to meaningful improvements.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Badreldin, Nevert — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Badreldin, Nevert
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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.