Understanding breathing problems during sleep in opioid users
The Impact of Sleep Disordered Breathing in People who use Opioids
This study is looking at how sleep problems related to breathing affect people who are taking opioid medications, and it aims to find better ways to help them sleep and breathe easier at night.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875430 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how sleep disordered breathing affects individuals who are using opioid medications. It aims to identify the specific breathing issues that arise during sleep in these patients and develop effective treatment strategies to improve their overall health. The study will involve patient-oriented clinical research and clinical trials, guided by a team of experts in pulmonology and sleep medicine. Participants may undergo assessments to measure their breathing patterns and responses to various interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are currently using opioid medications and experiencing breathing difficulties during sleep.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use opioids or do not have sleep disordered breathing may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options for patients using opioids who experience sleep disordered breathing.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding and treating sleep disordered breathing, but this specific focus on opioid users is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Orr, Jeremy Elliot — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Orr, Jeremy Elliot
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.