Improving sleep to help adults reduce problematic cannabis use
Official title: Targeting insomnia to improve outcomes in adults with problematic cannabis use
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10880682 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how improving sleep with online therapy can help adults who have trouble sleeping and also use cannabis, aiming to make both their sleep and daily life better while reducing their 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 start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $697,699 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA057297-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880682 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults over 21 who experience insomnia and use cannabis regularly, particularly those with problematic cannabis use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cannabis or do not have insomnia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between insomnia and cannabis use in adults, focusing on how addressing sleep issues can help reduce cannabis-related problems. The study utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) delivered via telemedicine, aiming to improve sleep quality and daytime functioning while decreasing cannabis use. By examining the mechanisms linking heavy cannabis use and insomnia, the research seeks to provide tailored interventions for those struggling with both issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective treatments that improve sleep and reduce problematic cannabis use in adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia is effective in similar populations, suggesting potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.