Exploring how cannabis use affects sleep patterns and circadian rhythms
Investigating the bidirectional relationship between circadian rhythms and cannabinoid use
This study is looking at how using cannabis regularly might affect your sleep and body clock, and it’s for people who want to understand how their cannabis use could be impacting their sleep patterns.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11134725 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationship between cannabis use and circadian rhythms, particularly how chronic cannabis use may disrupt sleep patterns. It aims to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that link cannabinoid effects to sleep disturbances and circadian dysfunction. By examining the interaction between cannabinoids and the body's internal clock, the study seeks to uncover how these factors influence each other and contribute to conditions like cannabis use disorder. Patients may be involved in assessments that explore their sleep quality and cannabis use habits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who use cannabis and experience sleep disturbances or are at risk for cannabis use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or have no sleep-related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for sleep disorders and cannabis use disorder by providing insights into how to better manage these conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between cannabinoids and sleep has been explored, this specific investigation into the bidirectional effects on circadian rhythms is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ketchesin, Kyle — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Ketchesin, Kyle
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.