Creating a system to share and manage data on opioid addiction and pain treatment

A Strategy for Heal Federated Data Ecosystem

NIH-funded research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10328176

This study is working to create a better way for researchers to share and manage information about opioid addiction and chronic pain, which could help improve treatment options and outcomes for patients like you.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniv of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Chapel Hill, United States)
Project IDNIH-10328176 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to develop a federated data ecosystem to enhance the sharing and management of data related to opioid addiction and chronic pain. By collaborating with various researchers and utilizing the HEAL Platform, the project focuses on making data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR principles). Patients can benefit from improved data management practices that may lead to better treatment options and outcomes for opioid-related conditions. The initiative will engage with stakeholders to identify valuable use cases for the data, ensuring that the research is relevant and impactful.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals affected by opioid addiction or chronic pain who are seeking innovative treatment options.

Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by opioid addiction or chronic pain may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and outcomes for patients suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain.

How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on data sharing and management in healthcare have shown promise, indicating that this approach could yield significant advancements.

Where this research is happening

Chapel Hill, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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