RecruitingNot Applicable

iPAWS: Improving Pain Management After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgery

United States150 participantsStarted 2026-06-29

Plain-language summary

This is a clinical trial that will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a virtual brief program for adolescents and young adults undergoing wisdom tooth extraction and their parents. The program aims to teach youth safe and effective ways to manage post-surgical pain as well as decrease risky health behaviors.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 20 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 15 to 20 years * Undergoing wisdom tooth extraction for the first time * Able to read simple English * \*Endorse cannabis use at least two days per week on average in the past 28 days \*The investigator aims to recruit at least 50 participants who are using cannabis at least two days per week in the past 28 days on average and will recruit up to 100 additional participants who use other substances, use cannabis at a lesser intensity, or do not use any substances. * (Parent/Guardian only) - Have a child who is undergoing wisdom tooth surgery and is participating in the study Exclusion Criteria: \- N/A

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of participants who complete the active treatment phase (feasibility)

Timeframe: End of active treatment phase (6 weeks)

Number of participants who rate their treatment experience in the "satisfactory" or "highly satisfactory" range on the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (Acceptability)

Timeframe: End of active treatment phase (6 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07731295

SponsorBrown University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

Contact for this trial

Melissa Pielech, PhD

401-863-6583 melissa_pielech@brown.edu

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Pain, Postoperative trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 20 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Number of participants who complete the active treatment phase (feasibility)

Timeframe: End of active treatment phase (6 weeks)

Number of participants who rate their treatment experience in the "satisfactory" or "highly satisfactory" range on the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (Acceptability)

Timeframe: End of active treatment phase (6 weeks)