Effects of cannabis on daily performance in medical cannabis patients
Monitoring acute and longer-term effects of cannabis on psychomotor performance in daily life in medical cannabis patients
This study is looking at how medical cannabis affects the everyday activities of people using it for chronic pain and anxiety, like driving and working, by using smartphone sensors to track their performance and gather feedback.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907689 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how cannabis affects psychomotor performance in patients using it for medical purposes, particularly for chronic pain and anxiety. By utilizing smartphone sensors, the study will monitor both immediate and longer-term effects of cannabis on daily activities, such as driving and work performance. Participants will provide real-time feedback through their phones, allowing researchers to gather detailed data on how cannabis impacts their cognitive abilities and overall functioning. The goal is to enhance awareness of any impairments caused by cannabis use and to improve patient safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who use medical cannabis to manage chronic pain or anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis for medical purposes or those with conditions unrelated to chronic pain or anxiety may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help patients better understand and manage the effects of cannabis on their daily activities, potentially improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in using smartphone technology to monitor drug effects, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chung, Tammy — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Chung, Tammy
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.