Using maternal care to help newborns with opioid withdrawal
Mom is medicine: Implementing maternal-delivered nonpharmacologic care for neonatal opioid withdrawal
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10854843
This study is all about helping newborns who were exposed to opioids feel better by encouraging their moms to use caring methods like breastfeeding and holding them close, so we can find out how to make these practices easier for moms to do and improve the health of their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10854843 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the health of newborns exposed to opioids by promoting nonpharmacologic care methods, such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact. The project aims to understand and enhance the implementation of these practices among mothers who have used opioids, as they can significantly reduce withdrawal symptoms in infants. By analyzing complex datasets and developing effective strategies, the research seeks to identify barriers to breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care, ultimately improving maternal-infant bonding and reducing hospital stays. The goal is to create a supportive environment that encourages mothers to engage in these beneficial practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers who have used opioids during pregnancy and their newborns who are less than four weeks old.
Not a fit: Patients who are not opioid-exposed or whose infants are older than four weeks may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for opioid-exposed infants and strengthen the mother-infant relationship.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that nonpharmacologic approaches like breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care can effectively reduce withdrawal symptoms in infants, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHUMAN, CLAYTON JOHN — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: SHUMAN, CLAYTON JOHN
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.