A next-gen pain drug shows promise, but chronic sufferers need more options
Researchers agree that most patients will benefit from a mix of treatments
![An illustration of a woman with chronic pain in her upper and lower back, wrists and feet](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/090724_pain_feat.jpg?resize=1440%2C810&ssl=1)
About 20 percent of adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain. Scientists hope new research translates into new options for relief.
ANDRII SHYP/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS