Predictors of Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose in Post-9/11 Veterans
Official title: Predictor Profiles of Opioid Use Disorders and Overdose Among Post-9/11 Veterans
Funded at VA Boston Health Care System · NIH-11285199 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study using machine learning to find factors that raise the risk of opioid use disorder and overdose in Post-9/11 veterans, and to understand how COVID-19 may affect that risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Boston Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2CX002192-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11285199 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Post-9/11 veterans who have access to VA care and whose data are available for analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Veterans without identified risk factors or those not accessing VA care may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project will analyze health and psychosocial data from veterans to identify how different risks combine to influence opioid use and overdose. It uses advanced computer models to examine many factors, including medical history, mental health, trauma exposure, and social determinants. The goal is to produce actionable insights that clinicians and caregivers can use to prevent OUD and overdose in veterans, especially in the context of the COVID-19 era.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could help tailor prevention and early intervention strategies for veterans at high risk of opioid misuse and overdose.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies using machine learning have shown promise in predicting risk, with this project aiming to extend that work to veterans and pandemic-related factors.
Where this research is happening
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VA Boston Health Care System
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fonda, Jennifer R — VA Boston Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Fonda, Jennifer R
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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.