Award
NIH Reporter #5R01AA031815-03
Effects of Pain on Laboratory Drinking Topography and Daily Drinking in People with Chronic TMD Pain
Recipient
University of Minnesota
Award Amount
$530,476.00
Ceiling
$530,476.00
Awarded
August 05, 2026
Identifier
5R01AA031815-03
A research project funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study the impact of chronic TMD pain on alcohol consumption behaviors using innovative virtual reality and ecological assessment methods, aiming to improve intervention strategies.
Description
This project investigates how chronic Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) pain influences drinking behavior, specifically drinking topography, in heavy drinkers with and without chronic TMD pain. The study uses virtual reality and ecological momentary assessment methods to assess drinking in controlled and real-world environments. The goal is to inform interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm and improve chronic pain management.