Understanding health outcomes in children exposed to opioids before birth
Official title: Disparities in early childhood health outcomes following prenatal opioid exposure and protective health system factors: a population perspective
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11046758 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how being exposed to opioids during pregnancy affects children's health and development, especially focusing on differences based on race, ethnicity, and the health of their mothers, to better understand the long-term impacts for these kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $749,803 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA062152-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046758 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0 to 5 years who were born to mothers with opioid use disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who were not exposed to opioids during pregnancy or are outside the age range of 0 to 5 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the health and developmental outcomes of children who were exposed to opioids during pregnancy. It aims to identify disparities in these outcomes based on factors such as race, ethnicity, and maternal health conditions. By analyzing data from a large network of hospitals, the study will explore how different health system factors may protect or harm these children. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps regarding the long-term effects of prenatal opioid exposure, particularly in underrepresented populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions and support for children affected by prenatal opioid exposure.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown varying health outcomes in similar populations, but this study aims to provide new insights specifically focused on underrepresented groups.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leyenaar, Joanna — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Leyenaar, Joanna
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.