How HIV and cannabis use affect brain function and inflammation
Impact of HIV and Cannabis Use on Executive Brain Function and Inflammation
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME · NIH-11190565
This study is looking at how using cannabis might help improve thinking skills and reduce inflammation in the brains of people living with HIV, and it aims to find out if cannabis could be a helpful treatment for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOYS TOWN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11190565 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of cannabis use on executive brain function and inflammation in individuals living with HIV. It aims to understand how cannabis may help reduce neuroinflammation and improve cognitive abilities, particularly in areas critical for executive functioning. The study will utilize advanced techniques like magnetoencephalography (MEG) alongside neuropsychological assessments and blood tests to measure inflammation levels. By exploring these relationships, the research seeks to provide insights into potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis for people with HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are living with HIV and use cannabis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive function and quality of life for individuals living with HIV who use cannabis.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited literature on this specific intersection, previous studies have shown promising results regarding cannabis's neuroprotective effects in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
BOYS TOWN, UNITED STATES
- FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME — BOYS TOWN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MCDONALD, KELLEN — FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME
- Study coordinator: MCDONALD, KELLEN
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus