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, aiming to find ways to help prevent health problems and improve care for children.
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-11046112 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 biopsychosocial mechanisms that link these factors, which can help in developing targeted prevention and intervention strategies. The study involves multidisciplinary approaches and supports early-stage investigators in conducting their research. By examining the effects of substance use on health outcomes, the research seeks to inform better health practices and policies for affected populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are at risk of or currently experiencing chronic diseases and substance use issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or do not have any chronic diseases or substance use issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for chronic diseases in children affected by substance use.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding the links between substance use and chronic diseases, making this approach both relevant and promising.
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.