Effects of cannabis vapor on reproduction

Cannabis Vapor Exposure Impacts Reproduction

['FUNDING_R21'] · WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10703501

This study is looking at how breathing in cannabis vapor while pregnant or breastfeeding might affect the future reproductive health of both boys and girls, helping us understand if these effects could be passed on to their children.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R21']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (PULLMAN, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10703501 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates how exposure to cannabis vapor during pregnancy and nursing affects the reproductive health of both male and female offspring. The study aims to understand the potential long-term consequences of cannabis use on reproductive functions and whether these effects can be passed down to future generations. By examining the mechanisms behind these reproductive phenotypic defects, the research seeks to fill a significant gap in knowledge regarding cannabis's impact on fertility and reproductive health.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals or nursing mothers who use cannabis and are interested in understanding its effects on their reproductive health and that of their offspring.

Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or are not pregnant or nursing may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical insights into the reproductive risks associated with cannabis use, helping to inform public health guidelines and individual choices.

How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research on the effects of cannabis on reproduction, this study aims to explore a novel area that has not been systematically examined before.

Where this research is happening

PULLMAN, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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