Improving Treatment of
Pain and Addiction
Assessing the Transition from Acute to Chronic Cancer Pain (AtTACC Pain) Study
Dr. Hailey Bulls is leading this is a cross-sectional, experimental study funded by a University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational … Read more
Consensus-Based Algorithms to Address Opioid Misuse Behaviors Among Individuals Prescribed Long-Term Opioid Therapy: Developing Implementation Strategies and Pilot Testing
This pilot trial is aimed at improving treatments for opioid misuse behaviors in patients prescribed long-term opioid therapy for chronic … Read more
Consensus-Based Approaches to Managing Opioids, Including Opioid Misuse and Addiction, in Ambulatory Palliative Care: Development and Dissemination
In this Delphi study, we will survey clinician members of the American Academy of Hospice (AAHPM), Hospice and Palliative Nurses … Read more
Development and Piloting of an Intervention to Reduce the Impact of Opioid Stigma in Cancer Pain
As part of her KL2 award from the University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and with pilot … Read more
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Mechanism of a Novel Intervention for Chronic Pain Tailored to People Living with HIV
In this two-arm randomized control trial, Dr. Merlin and her team examine the feasibility and preliminary impact of “Skills TO … Read more
Formative Work to Address Intersecting Prescription Opioid and Chronic Pain Stigma in Cancer Survivors (Supplement to NIH HEAL Initiative)
Dr. Hailey Bulls is a study Co-Investigator leading a qualitative study that focuses on addressing two stigmatizing public health problems … Read more
Impacts of the Opioid Crisis and Optimal Opioid Prescribing Practices by Medical Oncologist for Patients Receiving Active Treatment for Cancer
In this mixed-methods study, Drs. Schenker and Sabik seek a deeper understanding of opioid use and the impact of the … Read more
Opioid Therapy for Pain in Individuals with Metastatic Cancer: Benefits, Harms and Stakeholder Perspectives
The long-term goal of this program of research is to develop interventions that inform opioid-related decision-making for patients with metastatic … Read more
Tailored Retention and Engagement for Equitable Treatment of OUD and Pain (TREETOP)
Drs. Merlin and Kraemer are MPIs for The Tailored Retention and Engagement for Equitable Treatment of OUD and Pain (TREETOP) … Read more