HEAL Initiative: Understanding Individual Differences in Human Pain Conditions (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

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Key Information

Due Date: February 6, 2025


Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)


Source: Federal


Funding Category:

Health & Human Services

Funding Amount: Not Specified


Funding Type: Grant, Government


Match Required: No


Contact Info: grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

Overview

The Health, Environment, and Workforce Advancement Learning (HEAL) Initiative is offering a funding opportunity titled "Understanding Individual Differences in Human Pain Conditions". This is a research-based grant aiming to support studies that delve into the comprehensive understanding of variations and differences in pain conditions among various individuals. The focus is on a holistic, people-centric approach to understand and improve pain treatment methods tailoring it to each individual's needs and condition.

The initiative's goal is to gather clinical and/or preclinical data that will aid in creating evidence-based models to better understand how pain varies between individuals. These studies may extend to considerations such as a second pain condition, health-related comorbidities, mental health conditions, and the usage or misuse of substances like opioids or alcohol.

Applicants are encouraged to think innovatively and execute multidisciplinary research techniques. Collaboration between researchers with different expertise is highly recommended to enhance the project outcomes. Additionally, the initiative welcomes input from patients and their caregivers regarding the objectives of the project.

This funding opportunity supports rigorous, data-driven research. Their expectation is to yield a thorough understanding of the biological and/or biopsychosocial factors that influence pain differences among individuals. The hope is that these findings will fast-track the development of precise, evidence-based solutions for pain management, advancing the field of personalized pain medicine.

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Key Dates

Open Date: August 10, 2023


Application Due Date: February 6, 2025


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified

Additional Details

Eligible Activities

  • Research and Development

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City, village or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses

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