HEAL Data Platform to share addiction-related data across programs
Official title: Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Data Platform
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-11580283 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A platform project to make HEAL data from many programs easier to find and use, helping researchers and clinicians access information about addiction in children and youth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,400,000 |
| NIH project number | 4OT2OD030208-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11580283 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and adolescents affected by addiction or at risk, and families contributing data via clinical or wearables studies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to HEAL data or those not enrolled in HEAL-related studies may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to link the diverse HEAL data collected by different centers so researchers can search and access it more easily. It focuses on interoperability, metadata standards, and discoverability across clinical data, bioassays, wearables, and self-reports. The goal is to create a scalable platform that supports researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders in using the data to advance understanding and treatment of addiction in children and youth. The work will involve coordinating with Data Coordinating Centers and Data Management Centers to ensure smooth integration and ongoing maintenance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate discoveries and translation in pediatric addiction by making data more accessible and usable.
How similar studies have gone: Previous data-platform efforts show promise in improving data discoverability, though integrating diverse HEAL datasets is complex and still evolving.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grossman, Robert L. — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Grossman, Robert L.
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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.