Helping adults with problematic cannabis use sleep better
Targeting insomnia to improve outcomes in adults with problematic cannabis use
This project explores how a special type of talk therapy for insomnia can help adults who use cannabis regularly to improve their sleep and reduce cannabis use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145203 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many adults who use cannabis regularly also struggle with insomnia, and sleep problems can make it harder to cut back on cannabis. This project builds on earlier work that showed a tailored talk therapy, called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi), delivered remotely, helped people sleep better and use less cannabis. We want to understand how this therapy works by looking at the body's natural sleep regulation system. Our goal is to offer a new way to support individuals who want to improve their sleep and manage their cannabis use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who experience both insomnia and problematic cannabis use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience insomnia or problematic cannabis use would likely not receive direct benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide an effective, non-medication treatment for insomnia that also helps reduce problematic cannabis use.
How similar studies have performed: A previous pilot trial by this group showed promising results, indicating that a tailored CBTi improved insomnia and reduced cannabis use.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arnedt, J. Todd — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Arnedt, J. Todd
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.