A center focused on advancing addiction studies and treatments.
The Center of Excellence in Addiction Studies (CEAS)
['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-11111370
This study is all about finding new ways to understand and treat addiction, especially how it connects with chronic pain, using cutting-edge genetic techniques, so that patients can benefit from better therapies in the future.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11111370 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research establishes a Center of Excellence in Addiction Studies (CEAS) aimed at developing innovative projects to better understand and treat addiction. The center will utilize advanced genetic techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas9, to explore the brain's circuitry involved in addiction and relapse. By examining the interplay between addiction and chronic pain, the research seeks to uncover new therapeutic approaches. Patients may benefit from the findings that emerge from this collaborative research environment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals with substance use disorders or those affected by chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients with no history of substance use or chronic pain may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments and interventions for individuals struggling with addiction.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using genetic techniques to study addiction, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PORRECA, FRANK — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: PORRECA, FRANK
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: addictive disorder