Exploring how cannabis use affects sleep in veterans
Official title: Applying Mixed Methods to Identify Links between Cannabis Use and Sleep Behaviors with Ramifications for Veterans Clinical Health Outcomes
Funded at Providence VA Medical Center · NIH-11072051 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using cannabis affects sleep for veterans who often struggle with sleep problems, using apps and wearables to gather information on their cannabis habits and sleep quality, with the hope of finding ways to help them sleep better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Providence VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2CX002645-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072051 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who experience sleep disorders and use cannabis for sleep-related issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cannabis or do not have sleep disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between cannabis use and sleep behaviors specifically in veterans, who have been experiencing increasing rates of sleep disorders. By utilizing smartphone apps and wearable technologies, the study aims to collect detailed data on cannabis consumption patterns and their effects on sleep quality. The approach focuses on understanding the nuances of different cannabis products and their impact on veterans' sleep health, addressing a gap in existing research that has primarily focused on civilian populations. The goal is to identify potential interventions that could improve sleep outcomes for veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep health and overall well-being for veterans through tailored interventions based on their cannabis use.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into cannabis and sleep, this study's focus on veterans and the use of technology-based tools represents a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berey, Benjamin Leonard — Providence VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Berey, Benjamin Leonard
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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.