Exploring how sleep, pain, and self-control affect marijuana use in teens
Mobile health applications in adolescent marijuana use: assessing the interplay among sleep, pain and inhibitory control
This study is looking at how sleep problems, chronic pain, and marijuana use are related in teens aged 12 to 20, using apps and wearable devices to track their daily experiences, with the hope of finding better ways to help young people manage their substance use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10988259 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between sleep disturbances, chronic pain, and marijuana use among adolescents aged 12 to 20. By utilizing mobile health applications and wearable devices, the study aims to gather real-time data on these factors in the participants' everyday lives. The goal is to better understand how these elements interact and contribute to marijuana use, particularly in those experiencing chronic pain. This research could lead to the development of targeted interventions to help adolescents manage their substance use more effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who experience chronic pain and sleep disturbances.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have issues with marijuana use, chronic pain, or sleep disturbances may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that lead to improved interventions for adolescents struggling with marijuana use and related health issues.
How similar studies have performed: While the interplay of sleep, pain, and substance use in adolescents is a relatively novel area of research, there have been successful studies using mobile health approaches in related fields.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kossowsky, Joe — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kossowsky, Joe
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.