Training to address substance use disorders in pregnant individuals
Official title: ELEVATE Training Integration Core
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10908725 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to tackle substance use issues during pregnancy, especially for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, so they can work together with others to improve the health of moms and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $256,957 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113169-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908725 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include pregnant individuals or those planning to become pregnant, particularly within American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify with the targeted populations or who are not affected by substance use disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of pregnancy-associated deaths due to substance use disorder (SUD), particularly among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. It aims to train early-stage investigators from diverse backgrounds to understand and tackle SUD through community partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration. The program will provide academic resources and mentorship to these trainees, ultimately preparing them to contribute to research and clinical efforts that improve maternal health outcomes. By fostering a new generation of researchers, the initiative seeks to create impactful solutions to this pressing public health issue.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce pregnancy-associated deaths related to substance use disorders in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing substance use disorders through community-based interventions and training programs, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Turok, David — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Turok, David
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.