Exploring the effects of cannabinoids on brain function and development
Annual Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on the Cannabinoids
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · INTERNATIONAL CANNABINOID RES SOCIETY · NIH-11085203
This study is looking at how cannabis affects the brain during important growing years, especially in teens, to help us understand its impact on things like anxiety and memory, so we can share helpful information with patients and guide better health choices.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | INTERNATIONAL CANNABINOID RES SOCIETY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11085203 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how cannabinoid signaling, involving receptors and their ligands, affects various neurobiological processes such as anxiety, learning, and memory, particularly in adolescents. The project aims to investigate the implications of cannabis use during critical developmental periods and its potential risks. By gathering and disseminating scientific information through an annual symposium, the research seeks to inform public health policies and healthcare practices regarding cannabinoid use. Patients may benefit from insights into how cannabinoids influence their mental health and development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents aged 12-20 who are either using cannabis or are concerned about its effects on their health.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-20 or those not interested in cannabinoid research may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights into the safe use of cannabinoids and their effects on adolescent brain development and mental health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding cannabinoid effects on brain function, indicating that this area of study is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES
- INTERNATIONAL CANNABINOID RES SOCIETY — WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRADSHAW, HEATHER BRYTE — INTERNATIONAL CANNABINOID RES SOCIETY
- Study coordinator: BRADSHAW, HEATHER BRYTE
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.