Examining the effects of prenatal drug exposure using electronic medical records
Official title: Using electronic medical record (EMR) data to examine the impact of prenatal drug exposure: Evaluating availability, accuracy and utilty of exposure information
Funded at Central Michigan University · NIH-10690555 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well electronic medical records keep track of drug use during pregnancy and how it affects children's health, especially with the rise of opioids and marijuana use, to help improve our understanding and care for moms and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Central Michigan University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mount Pleasant, United States) |
| Project start | August 25, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $73,250 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HD109588-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10690555 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals who have used substances and their newborns, particularly those within the first few weeks of life.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been exposed to any substances during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how well electronic medical records (EMRs) capture information about prenatal drug exposure and its impact on child health outcomes. By analyzing existing EMR data, the study aims to assess the availability and accuracy of this information, particularly in light of the opioid epidemic and the legalization of marijuana. The research will link various types of EMRs, including maternal and newborn records, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of prenatal exposures. This approach could help identify gaps in current knowledge and improve future research on the effects of substance use during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and management of the effects of prenatal drug exposure on children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using EMR data to study health outcomes, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bailey, Beth a — Central Michigan University
- Study coordinator: Bailey, Beth a
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.