Helping teenagers manage substance use and pain during dental surgery
Adapting and evaluating an integrated intervention for adolescent substance use and pain during oral surgery
This study is looking to help teenagers who are dealing with substance use issues and need oral surgery, like getting their wisdom teeth out, by creating a supportive program that combines strategies for managing both their substance use and pain, while also involving their parents to make sure it fits their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11083938 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a new intervention aimed at adolescents who are experiencing substance use issues and require oral surgery, such as wisdom tooth extraction. The approach integrates existing evidence-based therapies for substance use and pain management, creating a pre-surgical intervention that addresses both concerns simultaneously. By engaging adolescents and their parents during this critical time, the research aims to identify substance use behaviors and provide timely support. The intervention will be tailored based on feedback from adolescents and their families to ensure it meets their needs effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are undergoing oral surgery and may be experiencing substance use issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing oral surgery or who do not have substance use concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide adolescents with better support for managing substance use and pain, potentially leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in integrating behavioral interventions for substance use and pain management, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pielech, Melissa — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Pielech, Melissa
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.