Understanding how sleep affects treatment outcomes for opioid-use disorder

Value of Sleep Metrics in Predicting Opioid-Use Disorder Treatment Outcomes: Leadership and Data Coordinating Center

NIH-funded research Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. · NIH-10931556

This study is looking at how sleep problems might affect the success of treatments for people dealing with opioid-use disorder, and it aims to find ways to improve recovery by focusing on better sleep.

Quick facts

Grant typeU01 cooperative agreement
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionHarvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Canton, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10931556 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the relationship between sleep metrics and the effectiveness of treatments for opioid-use disorder (OUD). By analyzing how sleep disturbances impact retention in care, the study aims to identify specific sleep and circadian rhythm measures that could predict treatment outcomes. A team of experts in sleep science and addiction medicine will collaborate to gather and analyze data from multiple sites, focusing on improving patient care and treatment adherence. The findings could lead to new interventions targeting sleep issues to enhance recovery from OUD.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid-use disorder who are undergoing treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid-use disorder or those not engaged in treatment may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes for patients with opioid-use disorder by addressing sleep-related issues.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that sleep disturbances can significantly affect treatment outcomes in various conditions, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

Canton, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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