Impact of opioid use during pregnancy on mothers and their children
Effects of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy on Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcomes
This study looks at how using opioids during pregnancy impacts the health of mothers and their babies, aiming to find ways to help families by understanding the challenges they face and how it affects the baby's development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10430172 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how opioid use disorder in pregnant women affects both maternal health and the long-term development of their children. It aims to identify the factors that contribute to poor outcomes for mothers and infants, including the risk of relapse into opioid use after delivery. By examining the effects of in-utero opioid exposure on fetal development and neonatal brain activity, the study seeks to provide insights that could lead to better support for affected families. The research employs a comprehensive approach to understand the interplay between maternal and infant health factors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who are experiencing opioid use disorder or have a history of opioid use during pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not have a history of opioid use may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for pregnant women with opioid use disorder and better health outcomes for their children.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has indicated significant concerns regarding opioid use in pregnancy, suggesting that this area of study is critical and may lead to meaningful advancements in maternal and child health.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sadhasivam, Senthilkumar — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Sadhasivam, Senthilkumar
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.