How opioids affect the health of hospitalized infants
The Impact of Opioids on Health Outcomes for Hospitalized Infants
This study looks at how using opioids affects babies in the hospital, especially when it comes to managing their pain during treatments, and aims to find better ways to help these little ones feel comfortable while keeping their long-term health in mind.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046649 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of opioid use on hospitalized infants, focusing on their pain management during medical procedures. By creating a comprehensive dataset that combines data from multiple hospitals, the study aims to identify variations in opioid use and their association with neurodevelopmental outcomes. The research will analyze how different opioid dosing affects long-term health and healthcare costs for these vulnerable patients. Ultimately, it seeks to improve pain management strategies and reduce potential risks associated with opioid use in infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized infants who require pain management during medical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or do not require opioid treatment for pain management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management practices that enhance the long-term health outcomes of hospitalized infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that variations in opioid use can significantly impact patient outcomes, suggesting that this study's approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kelley-Quon, Lorraine I — Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Kelley-Quon, Lorraine I
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.