Effects of vaping delta-8-THC on lung health
Official title: Respiratory health effects of aerosolized delta-8-THC and its oxidation products
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10954710 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how vaping products with delta-8-THC might affect your lung health, so we can better understand any risks and help keep you safe while using these products.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $40,040 |
| NIH project number | 5F31HL170762-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954710 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who currently use or have used delta-8-THC vaping products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use delta-8-THC or other vaping products may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the respiratory health effects of vaping products containing delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC), a psychoactive cannabinoid that has gained popularity since the legalization of cannabidiol (CBD). The study aims to understand how delta-8-THC and its oxidation products affect normal lung cell function, particularly focusing on the potential for these substances to cause lung injury. By examining the biological mechanisms involved, the research seeks to provide critical safety information about vaping delta-8-THC and inform regulatory decisions. Patients may benefit from the findings, which could lead to better understanding and management of vaping-related health risks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights into the safety of vaping delta-8-THC, potentially leading to improved health outcomes for users.
How similar studies have gone: While research on vaping and its health effects is ongoing, this specific investigation into delta-8-THC is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Love, Charlotte Ann — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Love, Charlotte Ann
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.