The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) received a $1,499,775 Project Grant award from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (CFDA 93.433) to conduct a longitudinal study on opioid use, misuse, and co-use of other substances among individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). The 5-year study aims to: (1) describe the prevalence and changes in prescription opioid use, misuse, and co-use of other substances; (2) identify person and environmental risk factors; and (3) examine the relationships between changes in use and outcomes in health, participation, and employment. The project will involve a 5-year follow-up of 1,396 existing participants and enrollment of 1,000 new participants from population-based registries. Qualitative focus groups with 40 participants will also explore perceived benefits and drawbacks of prescription opioids in self-managing pain and other secondary conditions. The anticipated outcomes include new knowledge to guide policy, clinical practice, prevention, and self-management strategies to reduce the risks of opioid use, misuse, co-use, overdose, and SCI-related secondary conditions.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $499.9k | 5/29/25 | ||
| Not listed | $499.9k | 7/29/24 | ||
| Not listed | $499.9k | 7/29/24 |