WHITTIER, Calif. , Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) proudly announces that its Clinical and Health Research department has received a $1.
7 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This prestigious grant will fund groundbreaking research comparing the safety, efficiency, and care costs for Medicare beneficiaries receiving acupuncture for chronic low back pain. The research, in collaboration with Dartmouth College , launched in August and will span three years.
The NIH R01 grant is highly sought after and represents a significant milestone for SCU, underscoring the university's commitment to advancing evidence-based care. The project, titled "Acupuncture for Medicare Beneficiaries with Chronic Low Back Pain: Access, Utilization, and Outcomes," is led by Principal Investigator Dr. James Whedon , DC, MS, a distinguished Professor and Senior Clinical Health Services Researcher at SCU.
A licensed chiropractor, Dr. Whedon has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications and is recognized for his research comparing non-pharmacological and pharmacological chronic pain care for Medicare recipients. His dedication to integrative health has earned him numerous accolades, including the Jerome F.
McAndrews DC Memorial Research Fund Award from the NCMIC Foundation and the Scott Haldeman Award for Outstanding Research from the World Federation of Chiropractic. "We are thrilled to have the NIH's backing of this pot.