Understanding how substance use affects chronic diseases in children
Center for Addiction and Disease Risk Exacerbation
This study looks at how using substances like alcohol and nicotine might affect the health of kids aged 0-11, and it aims to find ways to help keep these children healthier by understanding the different factors involved.
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-10849983 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between substance use, such as alcohol and nicotine, and chronic diseases in children aged 0-11 years. It aims to uncover the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to these connections. By conducting longitudinal studies, the research seeks to inform targeted prevention and intervention strategies to improve health outcomes for affected children. The project also supports early-stage investigators in developing their research careers in this critical area.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are at risk for or affected by substance use and chronic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not affected by substance use or chronic diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for children at risk of chronic diseases related to substance use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between substance use and chronic diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Monti, Peter M. — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Monti, Peter M.
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.