Understanding the genetics and health records of opioid addiction
EHR Phenotyping and Genomics of Opioid Addiction (Project 1)
This study is looking at how your health records and genetics might influence the risk of becoming addicted to opioids, especially for those who are prescribed them for pain, to help better understand and prevent opioid addiction.
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-11086859 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between electronic health records (EHR) and genetic factors in opioid addiction. By analyzing data from health systems and biobanks, the project aims to identify genetic risk factors associated with opioid use and abuse. The approach includes developing algorithms to predict risk based on patient health records, which may help in understanding how opioid addiction develops, especially in those prescribed opioids for pain management. Patients' health data will be utilized to enhance the understanding of substance use disorders and their heritability.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with a history of opioid use or addiction, particularly those who were prescribed opioids for pain management.
Not a fit: Patients who have never used opioids or have no history of substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for opioid addiction based on genetic risk factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using EHR data for understanding various medical conditions, but this specific approach to opioid addiction is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Troiani, Vanessa — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Troiani, Vanessa
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.