Improving Health for Mothers and Children Affected by Opioids
Leveraging Data Science to Understand Outcomes for Mothers and Children Affected by Opioids
This project uses health information to learn more about how opioid use affects mothers and their babies, aiming to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170761 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to fill important gaps in our understanding of how opioid use and treatment during and after pregnancy impact both mothers and their infants. We are looking beyond just Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) to include all infants exposed to opioids, even those who don't develop NOWS but might still be at risk. Researchers will use existing health records and new data science methods to understand outcomes for both mothers and babies together, such as keeping families united. This work will help create more personalized care plans and support for families affected by opioid use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding past outcomes for mothers with opioid use disorder during pregnancy and their children, using existing health data.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by opioid use disorder during pregnancy or their children would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better, more personalized treatments and support for mothers and children affected by opioid use.
How similar studies have performed: While individual aspects of opioid impact have been studied, this project uses novel data science methods to link maternal and infant outcomes, addressing current knowledge gaps.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patrick, Stephen W — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Patrick, Stephen W
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.