Creating a personalized approach to help older adults with chronic pain reduce hazardous alcohol use
Development of a Tailored Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Protocol for Older Adults with Chronic Pain
This study is working on a special program to help older adults with chronic pain who may be drinking too much alcohol, aiming to make it easier for them to get the support they need to cut back on drinking and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10947777 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tailored protocol for alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment specifically for older adults suffering from chronic pain. The approach recognizes that hazardous drinking is common in this population and can worsen pain and health issues. By customizing the intervention to address the unique challenges faced by older adults, such as pain management and the effects of alcohol on their health, the study aims to effectively reduce hazardous drinking behaviors. Participants will be involved in refining and testing this new protocol to ensure it meets their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who experience chronic pain and engage in hazardous alcohol consumption.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or do not consume alcohol may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and quality of life for older adults with chronic pain by reducing hazardous alcohol use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions can effectively reduce hazardous drinking in various populations, suggesting a promising outlook for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Larowe, Lisa — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Larowe, Lisa
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.