Novel prolonged-release polymeric microparticles for relief of intractable cancer-related pain [ 2016 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Maree Smith (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Andrew Whittaker

Brief description For the 10-30% of patients with advanced cancer who experience intractable pain despite administration of large doses of morphine-like drugs by mouth or injection, more invasive dosing routes may be needed. This project will utilise innovative polymer chemistry to develop bioerodable prolonged-release polymer microparticles to deliver pain-killers into the spinal fluid near to the cells that mediate their actions, with a view to producing prolonged periods of analgesia in these patients.

Funding Amount $AUD 817,539.26

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant