Understanding Outcomes for Babies Exposed to Opioids Before Birth

HEAL Initiative: Antenatal Opioid Exposure Longitudinal Study Consortium

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE · NIH-11145265

This project helps us learn about the health and development of children who were exposed to opioids before they were born.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorRESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11145265 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This long-term project follows children from birth to understand how being exposed to opioids before birth affects their health, brain development, and behavior. We are looking at how their brains grow and connect, as well as their overall medical and developmental progress. The project also considers how factors like the home environment and a mother's mental health might influence a child's development. This grant supports the coordination and data management for the ongoing study.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: This project focuses on children who were exposed to opioids during pregnancy and a comparison group of unexposed children, followed from birth through their early years.

Not a fit: Patients not directly involved in this specific longitudinal follow-up cohort would not receive direct benefit from this particular data coordinating center grant.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: This work could lead to better ways to support and care for children who were exposed to opioids before birth, helping them achieve their best possible health and development.

How similar studies have performed: This is a continuation of an ongoing longitudinal cohort study, building on existing data and protocols to further understand long-term outcomes.

Where this research is happening

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, 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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