Genetics of methamphetamine use disorder in Thailand (human-focused gene studies)
Official title: Methamphetamine and Other Substance Use Disorder Genetics in Thailand
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11323542 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A research project in Thailand will study how genetic factors relate to methamphetamine use disorder among people in treatment facilities and the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2015 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $599,424 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA037974-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11323542 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with methamphetamine use disorder or at risk individuals in Thailand, plus matched controls, who can provide consent and biological samples.
✕Less likely to help
People who do not have or are not at risk for methamphetamine use disorder or who cannot participate due to consent or logistical reasons may not benefit.
What this research studies
Researchers funded by NIH will recruit thousands of participants in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to collect genetic samples and information about methamphetamine use and related conditions. The study builds on established collaborations in Thailand and will create a biobank to enable future genetic analyses of MUD and other psychiatric traits. This work involves people who have or are at risk for substance use disorders and will use participant data and samples to understand genetic contributions and potential biologic pathways. Results could guide future prevention and treatment approaches for MUD and related conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform personalized prevention and treatment strategies for methamphetamine use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Past studies have successfully collected large biobanks and genetic data on substance use disorders showing feasibility in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gelernter, Joel — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Gelernter, Joel
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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.