Understanding pain after dental procedures
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · NIH-10908320
This study is looking at how people feel pain after dental work and uses your phone to help track your pain levels right after your visit, so we can find better ways to manage that pain and reduce the need for strong medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10908320 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how patients experience pain following dental procedures and aims to improve pain management strategies. By utilizing mobile phone technology, the study will track patients' pain levels in real-time after they leave the dental clinic. This approach allows for better understanding of pain associated with different dental treatments and encourages patient engagement in their own care. The goal is to reduce reliance on opioids by providing healthcare professionals with valuable data on patient-reported outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently undergone dental procedures and are experiencing pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not undergo dental procedures or those with chronic pain unrelated to dental care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for dental patients, reducing the need for opioid prescriptions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using mobile technology for monitoring patient outcomes in various healthcare settings, indicating potential for this approach in dental pain management.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WALJI, MUHAMMAD — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON
- Study coordinator: WALJI, MUHAMMAD
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.