Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Opioid Addiction in Chronic Pain

Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Opioid Addiction in Chronic Pain

Brief description of study

The goal of this project is to develop a profile of patients' risk factors for opioid addiction when receiving opioid therapy for chronic pain. This project will investigate various influences in the development of addiction in 2,000 individuals, with history of chronic pain, who have undergone treatment for addiction to prescription opioids, compared to 2,000 similar patients who have not displayed any evidence of misuse of their prescribed opioids. If we can do this, we might be able to learn what specific genetic factors influence risk for the traits we are studying. Eventually, this could lead to new treatments, or new means of prevention, for some of these problems. This would help protect patient’s ability to receive effective treatment for pain including opioids and also identify patients at risk for developing opioid dependence.

Detailed description of study

If you are eligible as an experimental participant and interested in participating, you will be asked to: - Complete an hour long series of questionnaires in person with the research staff member - Provide a blood sample for genetic testing.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Back Pain,Morphine Dependence,Pain,Low Back Pain,Opioid Addiction,chronic pain,opioid prescription,opiate,painkiller,percocet,oxycotin,suboxone,substance use,Opioid-Related Disorders,chronic,opioid-related disorders,opio,methadone,opiates,genetic,genetics
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 99 Years
  • Gender: All
Updated on 01 Jul 2023. Study ID: 816665

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