Research Spotlights

Explore the projects helping to make a difference in the opioid crisis.

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High Tech Simulations Aim to Reduce Disparities in Pain Care

An NIH HEAL Initiative® study is using a computer simulation program with virtual patients to help real doctors understand their biases when assessing their patients’ risk of opioid misuse.

Published: April 15, 2020

Topics: Stigma in Pain Management and Opioid Use Disorder, Advancing Health Equity

HOPE for Managing Pain

Toward personalized care for people treated with dialysis

Published: January 28, 2021

Topics: Pain & Dialysis

Image of Stanley Moody, L.P.N., administering a medication injection in a van.

Intervention for Young People Aims to Lift Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Support system model encourages young adults to access and continue medication-based treatment to achieve long-term recovery.

Published: July 21, 2020

Topics: Behavioral Research

Is Lack of Sleep a Risk Factor for Relapse?

Studies in animals test the effects of sleep deficiency in opioid misuse and addiction.

Published: July 24, 2020

Topics: Sleep Dysfunction

Doctor talking to woman patient in a hospital bed

Ketamine to Reduce Chronic Post-Surgical Pain

Can a single dose of ketamine prevent chronic pain and depression after mastectomy?

Published: April 3, 2023

Topics: Pain Management Effectiveness Research Network (ERN)

Lessons From the Field: Patient and Community Engagement

Successful approaches to research partnerships with patients and communities

Published: October 6, 2022

Topics: Increasing Participant Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement in HEAL Research

Living in Recovery: What Works?

NIH HEAL Initiative research aims to help people stay in recovery long-term

Published: September 28, 2021

Topics: RRN

Mindfulness: A MORE Effective Approach to Pain and Addiction

Project aims to improve pain relief while supporting treatment for opioid use disorder and long-term recovery.

Published: July 27, 2020

Topics: Behavioral Research

Image of a nerve stimulator, a kind of electrode, being applied.

Nerve Stimulation Helps Manage Pain Without Opioids

Researchers develop a new type of injectable electrode for neuromodulation therapy.

Published: June 10, 2020

Topics: Device Discovery

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New IMPOWR Research Program Puts People First

Innovative research for people with chronic pain and risky opioid use or opioid use disorder

Published: February 7, 2022

Topics: IMPOWR and MIRHIQL

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