iPAWS: Improving Pain Management After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgery

This study is testing a virtual program called iPAWS for young people aged 15 to 20 who are having their wisdom teeth removed for the first time. The iPAWS program combines different techniques to help manage pain and reduce risky health behaviors, especially for those who use cannabis. Participants will also receive educational materials from the American Dental Association. The main goals are to see if the iPAWS program is practical to deliver and if participants find it satisfactory. This study is looking for about 150 participants, including at least 50 who use cannabis at least two days a week.

Study design
This is an interventional study that plans to enroll about 150 participants. It is evaluating a behavioral intervention called iPAWS and educational materials.
What's involved
Participants will engage with the iPAWS behavioral intervention. They will also receive a digital brochure and can request a hard copy.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The study measures outcomes at the end of the active treatment phase, which is 6 weeks.

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NCT07731295

iPAWS: Improving Pain Management After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgery

Recruiting
NAAges 15–20InterventionalTreatment
Brown University
~150 participants
Updated 2026-07-28 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:iPAWSEducational Materials

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Number of participants who complete the active treatment phase (feasibility)
Measured over End of active treatment phase (6 weeks)
+1 more outcome measured
Pain, Postoperative
Substance Use
1 sites across 1 states
Rhode Island1

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

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
(Parent/Guardian only) - Have a child who is undergoing wisdom tooth surgery and is participating in the study
  • Number of participants who complete the active treatment phase (feasibility)End of active treatment phase (6 weeks)

    The number of participants who complete the active treatment phase will determine feasibility. The treatment will be considered feasible if the number of participants who complete treatment is ≥ 70%.

  • Number of participants who rate their treatment experience in the "satisfactory" or "highly satisfactory" range on the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (Acceptability)End of active treatment phase (6 weeks)

    The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) which ranges in scores from 8 to 32 will determine acceptability. Higher scores indicate higher satisfaction (i.e. better outcomes). Treatment will be considered acceptable if the number and percentage of participants who rate their experience either "satisfactory" or "highly satisfactory is ≥ 80%.