Exploring how medical cannabis affects pain and inflammation in people with HIV
The impact of medical cannabis on pain and inflammation in people living with HIV
This study is looking at how medical cannabis might help people with HIV who are dealing with nerve pain and inflammation, to see if it can make them feel better and help them stick to their medication routine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10857138 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of medical cannabis on neuropathic pain and inflammation in individuals living with HIV. It aims to understand how the main components of cannabis, THC and CBD, can alleviate pain and improve health outcomes for patients who often experience significant discomfort and disability. The study will involve assessing the impact of cannabis on pain management, psychological symptoms, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. By focusing on a population that frequently relies on opioids for pain relief, this research seeks to explore a potentially safer alternative treatment option.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who experience neuropathic pain and are seeking alternative pain management therapies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or do not experience neuropathic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective treatment option for managing pain and inflammation in people living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that medical cannabis can reduce pain in various conditions, but this specific approach in the context of HIV is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slawek, Deepika — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Slawek, Deepika
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.