Effects of cannabis on health in patients using it for medical reasons
Official title: Cannabis effects on physical and mental health in medical cannabis patients
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11109554 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how using cannabis for medical reasons impacts both your body and mind, and it aims to help identify anyone who might be at risk of developing problems with cannabis use, so we can provide better support and care for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 15, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $705,456 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA058663-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11109554 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are using cannabis for medical purposes and may be experiencing symptoms of tolerance or withdrawal.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cannabis for medical reasons or who do not exhibit any symptoms related to cannabis use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how cannabis affects both physical and mental health in patients who use it for medical purposes. It aims to identify individuals at risk for cannabis use disorder (CUD), which can arise as an unintended consequence of medicinal cannabis use. By adapting existing diagnostic criteria, the study focuses on recognizing patterns of use that may indicate problematic behavior, such as tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. The research will involve monitoring patients over time to better understand these effects and improve patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and management of patients at risk for cannabis use disorder, enhancing their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in identifying substance use disorders through adapted diagnostic criteria, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chung, Tammy — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Chung, Tammy
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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.