Research

The IASP Early Career Research Grants Program supports the development of young researchers starting their careers as independent investigators. The application deadline has been extended until February 8. Don't miss this opportunity!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and 15 other federal agencies issued a final rule to update regulations that safeguard individuals who participate in research.

CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2016 -- A new study published in The Journal of Pain reported that children who experience pain at age 10 may be at risk for continued pain problems in adolescence, and sleep difficulties might be the best predictor for childhood and adolescent pain problems.

The new Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will be releasing a new funding announcement titled, "Optimal Treatment Sequences for Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain."

Tai Chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, can be as effective as neck exercises in relieving persistent neck pain, according to results of randomized controlled trial reported in The Journal of Pain.

The two priority research questions of this funding announcement are:

1. Among patients with chronic noncancer pain on moderate/high-dose long-term opioid therapy, what is the comparative effectiveness of strategies for reducing/eliminating opioid use while managing pain?
2. Among patients with chronic noncancer pain on moderate/low-dose long-term opioid therapy, what are the comparative effectiveness and harms of strategies used to limit dose escalation?

Strategies to Prevent Unsafe Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care among Patients with Acute or Chronic Non-Cancer Pain, has been released. Submit letters of intent by September 14, 2016, 5 pm EST.

Research indicates racial bias may affect diagnosis and pain treatment in minority patients. 

Brain Stimulation Technique Shown Effective in Phantom Limb Pain

CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2016 -- As many as 25,000 people a year worldwide lose limbs from land mine blasts, and a new study, published in The Journal of Pain, shows that transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) administered to the scalp can stimulate the brain and provide significant reductions in phantom limb pain.

Celebrating 40 years of innovation, research and collaboration, the 2016 Rita Allen Foundation Award in Pain recipients gathered at the plenary meeting held July 15-18, 2016, in Palo Alto, CA.  Many APS past recipients spoke at the 40th Anniversary of the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars to support an outstanding investment in biomedical sciences for early career professionals. Click here to read coverage of the event.

Study Shows Pain Often Improves in Older Veterans

Study Shows Distress Intolerance Associated with Opioid Misuse

The Rita Allen Foundation has named its 2016 class of Rita Allen Foundation Scholars, recognizing seven young leaders in biomedical science whose research holds great promise for revealing new pathways to advance human health. Read more about the 2016 Scholars.

Stephani Sutherland covered the APS 35th Annual Scientific Meeting with a three-part series of selected presentations that can be viewed on the Pain Research Forum website.

The Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award recognizes significant career contributions of a psychologist who has a proven track record as an exceptional teacher of psychology.

Pain Research webinar was presented by 2013 Rita Allen Foundation Award in Pain Awardees.

Today APS will receive a two-year research grant of $100,000 from the Mayday Fund to support the organization's Future Leaders in Pain Research Grant Program. The money will fund two $25,000 grants in 2016 and 2017 for basic science research.

This is to equip states to improve the timeliness of surveillance of opioid-involved morbidity and mortality. 

Up to $2 Million Pledged by Pfizer for Multiple Research Proposals

The American Pain Society (APS) today announced a new collaboration with Pfizer Independent Grants for Learning and Change (IGLC) to allocate up to $2 million to fund research grants focused on solutions to improve care for individuals with chronic pain.

APS and Pfizer Independent Grants for Learning and Change (IGLC) are excited to announce their collaboration in a new $2 million funding opportunity focused on improving care for individuals with chronic pain.