Individuals with chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain are at increased risk for alcohol-related consequences compared to those without pain, and growing evidence suggests pain is a potent motivator for alcohol use in many individuals. However, few systematic examinations of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, including orofacial pain status, have been conducted. This project addresses this gap in knowledge by determining the effect of pain on drinking topography in heavy drinkers with and without chronic TMD pain in both the laboratory and daily life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
160
Ethanol
sparkling water
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
RECRUITINGAlcohol Use Topography
Variables reflecting microstructure of alcohol use during self-administration, including sip interval and sip volume.
Time frame: 30 minutes
Heat Pain Intensity
Pain intensity of heat stimuli applied during self- administration sessions.
Time frame: 30 minutes
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