Effects of medical marijuana on older adults
Real-Time and Long-Term Effects of Medical Marijuana on Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · NIH-10992625
This study is looking at how medical marijuana can help older adults with pain, mood, thinking, and overall well-being, using mobile technology to track their experiences over a year while also checking some biological markers of aging.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10992625 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how medical marijuana affects older adults, particularly focusing on pain management, emotional and cognitive functioning, and overall quality of life. By using mobile technology, the study will gather real-time data on participants' experiences with medical marijuana over a 12-month period. It will also explore the biological aging process through biomarkers like telomere length, providing a comprehensive view of both the benefits and side effects of medical marijuana use in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who use or are considering using medical marijuana for chronic pain or other related conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use medical marijuana or are not experiencing chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management and quality of life for older adults using medical marijuana.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into medical marijuana, this study's specific focus on older adults and the use of biomarkers for biological aging is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA — GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WANG, YAN — UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- Study coordinator: WANG, YAN
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.