Creating a registry to track the health effects of medicinal cannabis use
Development of a Longitudinal Observational Research Registry for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis Use and Health
This study is looking to gather information from people using medicinal cannabis to see how it affects their health, and it’s for anyone interested in how cannabis might help with their condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11078316 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a comprehensive registry for patients using medicinal cannabis, focusing on their demographics, the types of cannabis products they use, and the health outcomes associated with their use. Patients will be recruited nationally and will participate in web-based surveys to provide data before and after they start using cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Additionally, some participants will undergo more detailed assessments, including daily tracking of their symptoms and potential side effects, to better understand the impact of cannabis on their health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are newly initiating the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes and are registered with state-regulated medical cannabis programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in using medicinal cannabis or who are already experienced users may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights into the health effects of medicinal cannabis, helping to inform safer and more effective treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on cannabis use, this approach of creating a longitudinal registry specifically for medicinal cannabis users is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vandrey, Ryan G — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Vandrey, Ryan G
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 below.