Effects of cannabis on mood, cognition, and metabolism in menopausal mice
Mood, cognitive, and metabolic consequences of chronic vaporized cannabis exposure in mouse models of menopause
This study looks at how using vaporized cannabis might affect mood, thinking, and overall health in mice that mimic menopause, helping us learn more about its effects on post-menopausal women who are increasingly using cannabis.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10989296 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how chronic exposure to vaporized cannabis affects mood, cognitive function, and metabolic health in mouse models that simulate menopause. The study aims to understand the potential health risks and benefits of cannabis use among post-menopausal women, a rapidly growing demographic of cannabis users. By using preclinical mouse models, researchers can control various factors of cannabis treatment and closely mimic human consumption patterns. The findings could provide insights into how cannabis impacts this unique population, particularly regarding symptoms associated with menopause.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are post-menopausal women experiencing mood, cognitive, or metabolic issues who are considering or currently using cannabis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not post-menopausal or those who do not use cannabis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could inform safer and more effective cannabis use for managing menopause-related symptoms in women.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into cannabis effects on health, this specific approach using mouse models to study menopause-related outcomes is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Pullman, United States
- Washington State University — Pullman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Delevich, Kristen Marie — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Delevich, Kristen Marie
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.