Research | CPFRC

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Our Research Approach

At the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, our research covers a broad spectrum of study designs to deepen clinical understanding and improve patient care. Our work includes:

  • Retrospective Studies: Leveraging existing data sources like electronic health records and administrative databases to uncover new insights.
  • Prospective Observational Studies: Recruiting participants for surveys, patient registries, and real-world investigations to track symptoms and outcomes over time.
  • Clinical Trials: Leading innovative trials to evaluate promising therapies and interventions for pain and fatigue.
  • Methods Development: Creating and validating new tools and approaches that push both research and clinical practice forward.
  • Publicly Engaged Research Core: Actively involving patients, families, and communities in the research process to ensure our work addresses real-world needs and priorities.

Through this comprehensive approach, we are committed to advancing the science of chronic pain and fatigue and bringing meaningful improvements to clinical care.

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Publicly Engaged Research Core

PERC is dedicated to amplifying the insights of those with lived experience of chronic pain into research, intervention development, and clinical care.

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Recruiting Research Studies

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