Quentin Clemens, MD, MS, was first author on a recent paper, “Transitions From Regional to Widespread Pain in Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain II Research Network Study.” The well-designed prospective study featured a 3-year follow-up, multiple participating sites, and standardized data collection and included both men and women with urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome. 

The study used a well-characterized chronic pelvic pain syndrome cohort to identify transitions between localized pelvic pain and widespread pain. They found that higher baseline somatic symptoms correlated with the development of systemic pain. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of a social support system in the prevention of widespread pain.

Dr. Clemens is the Principal Investigator of the KUroEpi Program at the University of Michigan and a leader in the CAIRIBU Community. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. His research focuses on epidemiology and health services research related to non-malignant urologic diseases, health policy, and quality of care assessment in urology. He has had continuous funding from the NIH since 2001. Dr. Clemens’ work exemplifies CAIRIBU’s commitment to advancing collaborative, patient-centered research that improves the understanding and treatment of non-malignant urologic conditions.