Management of Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults Using Auricular Point Acupressure (R01)
- Research team: Principal investigator Constance Johnson, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN
- Funding sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Overview: This study tests the efficacy of using acupuncture-like stimulation of the ear in relieving chronic lower back pain in older adults, using small seeds taped to the ear instead of needles. Inflammatory cytokines are measured to assess physiological response, and a smart-phone app facilitates real-time reports from patients.
- Budget: $1,870,508
- Project period: May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2025
Auricular Point Acupressure to Manage Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathy (R01)
- Research team: Principal investigator Constance Johnson, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN
- Funding sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Overview: This study integrates self-reported measures, quantitative sensory testing, endogenous biomarkers, and neuroimaging to investigate the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of using acupuncture-like stimulation of the ear to reduce pain, numbness, or tingling in the extremities for patients who have been treated with chemotherapy.
- Budget: $2,208,407
- Project period: Nov. 1, 2021, through May 31, 2025
Diabetes Learning In Virtual Environments Just In time for Community reEntry (Diabetes LIVE JustICE)
- Research team: Principal investigator Louise Reagan, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP. Co-investigators: Constance Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN; Allison Vorderstrasse, DNSc, APRN, FAAN
- Funding source: American Diabetes Association
- Overview: The study tests a version of the Diabetes Learning in a Virtual Environment (LIVE) intervention, developed by Dr. Johnson, that has been customized for incarcerated persons to prepare them for diabetes self-management after release.
- Budget: $41,758
- Project period: Nov. 14, 2021, through Nov. 14, 2024
