Understanding the biological causes of opioid addiction
Synergy Core (SynC)
This study is looking into what makes people addicted to opioids by combining information from different research studies, and it aims to create an easy-to-use online tool to share what they find with other researchers to help everyone understand addiction better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11086854 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on uncovering the biological factors that contribute to opioid addiction by integrating various data sources and analyses. It utilizes advanced computing infrastructure to combine data from different studies, including both human and animal models, to enhance understanding of addiction mechanisms. The project aims to create a user-friendly online portal that shares findings with the research community, facilitating collaboration and further investigation into opioid addiction.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals affected by opioid addiction or those at risk of developing addiction.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of opioid use or addiction may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and interventions for individuals struggling with opioid addiction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using integrated data approaches to understand addiction, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Eric Otto — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Eric Otto
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.