Cannabis use and how young adults feel about its effects
Official title: Cannabis Use, Consequences, and Subjective Evaluations: Relations using Qualitative Reports and Ambulatory Assessment
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11451475 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant helps a researcher study how young adults experience cannabis, including both positive and negative effects, and how these feelings relate to use patterns.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $180,992 |
| NIH project number | 1K08DA065053-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11451475 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are young adults (late teens to mid‑20s) who use cannabis and are open to sharing experiences through surveys, interviews, or EMA prompts.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not use cannabis or who are not willing to participate in surveys/EMA may not benefit.
What this research studies
The project aims to develop a measure of cannabis consequences that captures both positive and negative experiences among young adults. It will use surveys and ecological momentary assessment to explore how people rate and think about these consequences in real time. Focus groups will gather firsthand accounts to inform the measurement and understanding of subjective evaluations. The work will also train the investigator in conducting independent research and preparing for clinical trial development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to better, more targeted cannabis interventions for young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that subjective evaluations of consequences can influence cannabis use, though this project aims to expand measurement and real-time assessment.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gette, Jordan Ann — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Gette, Jordan Ann
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.