Exploring the health effects of cannabis use
Official title: Pilot Project Core
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10912675 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using cannabis, including both CBD and high THC products, affects health at different ages, and it's especially for new researchers from diverse backgrounds who want to explore this important topic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $457,995 |
| NIH project number | 5P50DA056408-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912675 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who use or are considering using cannabis for medical or recreational purposes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cannabis or have no interest in its effects may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the health impacts of cannabis use, focusing on both CBD and high THC products. It aims to fill critical gaps in our understanding of how cannabis affects health across different stages of life. The project will support innovative pilot studies that can lead to larger research initiatives, particularly emphasizing the involvement of early-career researchers from underrepresented groups. By establishing a competitive review process, the project seeks to foster new research directions in cannabis health effects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights into the health effects of cannabis, potentially guiding safer usage and informing medical guidelines.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in exploring cannabis health effects, but this project aims to address specific gaps that have not been thoroughly investigated.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riggs, Paula Degraffenreid — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Riggs, Paula Degraffenreid
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.