Finding better ways to prevent opioid overdoses using data solutions
WF DISC: Navigating Data Solutions for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
This study is working on new ways to use data to help prevent opioid overdoses, so that people who might be at risk can get better support and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10708945 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the complex issue of opioid overdose prevention by developing innovative data solutions that integrate various data sources. The project focuses on creating a robust data infrastructure that allows for real-time surveillance of opioid overdoses, ensuring that the data collected is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. By collaborating with a skilled clinical informatics team, the research seeks to identify and overcome barriers to effective data use, ultimately enhancing prevention strategies for opioid use disorder. Patients may benefit from improved prevention measures and interventions based on comprehensive data analysis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk of opioid use disorder or those affected by opioid overdoses.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any history of opioid use or overdose may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for preventing opioid overdoses, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have shown promise in using data integration for public health challenges, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams, Meredith C. B. — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Adams, Meredith C. B.
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.