Support and advocacy information for individuals dealing with chronic pain.

Patient Engagement Patient engagement in clinical trials is rapidly becoming a global standard for improving trial outcomes and participant satisfaction. While the U.S. has made strides in this area, there is much to learn from international efforts. Below, we rank lessons from global practices by ease of implementation, offering a roadmap for U.S. researchers to…
The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) is actively involved in various patient engagement efforts aimed at providing support, education, hope, and motivation for individuals living with chronic pain and those treating painful conditions. Here are some key aspects of their efforts: These efforts by the ACPA demonstrate a comprehensive approach to patient engagement, focusing on…
The Alliance for Aging Research offers a program called Talk NERDY (Nurturing Engagement in Research and Development with You) to train patient advocates and stakeholders. This program is designed to educate older adult patients, family caregivers, and others about patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR). The training includes various aspects of clinical trials, such as understanding different…