Event Description
July 15–16, 2026 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET
In-person only (University of Michigan)
This two-day workshop will provide an overview of the design, implementation, and data available from the PCORI-funded pragmatic trial INtegrated Services for Pain: Interventions to Reduce Pain Effectively (INSPIRE). INSPIRE was a large pragmatic trial that compared two behavioral interventions for people experiencing chronic pain who are prescribed opioids.
This workshop will cover the study goals and design, interventions, study results, and analytic approaches used in INSPIRE to support reuse of the data. Participants will learn how a mixed methods approach--that includes quantitative and qualitative data analyses--is valuable for clinical trials and health-related research. The workshop will include hands-on activities, guided exercises, and group discussions to foster exploration of individual research interests using the INSPIRE data available from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Data Repository (PCODR).
For more information about this workshop, please review the syllabus.
Prerequisites: Substantive interest in health services or clinical or public health research, particularly about chronic pain or opioid use. Familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. Experience with statistical methods is helpful, but in-depth knowledge is not needed.
Application: Admission to this workshop is competitive and enrollment is limited to 25 participants. To apply for this workshop, you must fill out this Google form, in which you will be asked to submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in this workshop
- CV
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026