Impact of Cannabis Use During Third Molar Surgery

Summary

This study is for people scheduled to have their wisdom teeth (third molars) removed and are going to receive drug through an IV to put them to sleep. The researchers are studying two groups: one group of people who report using recreational marijuana/THC/cannabis and another group who report not using it. They want to look at how both users and non-users do during the tooth removal.

Detailed Description

When the researchers look at how both users and non-users do during the tooth removal, they will look at things like: how much medicine you need to be put to sleep, your body's vital signs like your number of heart beats, your blood pressure, and how many time you breathe during a minute. Researchers will ask you questions about your health. If you report using marijuana/THC/cannabis, a small hair sample (about 1 or 2 inches) or fingernail (about the thickness of two credit cards from all 10 fingers) will be taken before tooth removal to check the amount of marijuana/THC/cannabis in your body. These will be sent to a lab using a number and not your name to protect your privacy and your confidential information. Also, we may be able to use the teeth that we take out to check the levels. These teeth are usually thrown away after your tooth removal. If you report not using marijuana/THC/cannabis, a urine sample will be collected before tooth removal for a quick test to check for marijuana/THC/cannabis. We will also have you fill out a questionnaire about your pain levels and cannabis/THC use if you use it.

Eligibility Criteria