Data and Methods Core for Opioids and Overdose Research
Official title: Core B: Data and Research Methods
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-11406232 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centralized resource helps researchers study opioids and overdose by providing design, data management, biostatistics, and data-linking support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $399,710 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM125507-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406232 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and programs studying opioid use disorder and overdose who need robust data resources and biostatistical support.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation may not be required for this core; improvements hinge on researchers accessing resources.
What this research studies
This grant funds a core that offers study design guidance, secure data handling, data linkage, and advanced statistical analysis for projects studying opioid use disorder and overdose. It also connects researchers with state agencies to access and analyze administrative and surveillance data. The Core supports visualization services and helps researchers build capacity to manage complex data from multiple sources. The goal is to accelerate high-quality, policy-relevant research that can reduce harm from opioids and overdoses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see more reliable findings that inform better interventions and policies to reduce overdoses and improve treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Past centers with data cores have shown improved study quality and faster translation of findings into practice.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marshall, Brandon David Lewis — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Marshall, Brandon David Lewis
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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.