Investigating how cannabidiol affects driving performance in healthy adults
Official title: The Effects of Cannabidiol on the Driving Performance of Healthy Adults
Funded at West Virginia University · NIH-11173872 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how taking different amounts of CBD affects the driving skills of healthy adults aged 18 to 30, so we can better understand if and how CBD might impact driving safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $414,537 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA058678-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11173872 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthy adults aged 18 to 30 who are willing to participate in driving simulations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 18-30 or those with pre-existing conditions affecting driving ability may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on the driving abilities of healthy adults aged 18-30. Participants will engage in a driving simulation while taking different doses of CBD, allowing researchers to assess any changes in driving performance, drowsiness, and cognitive function. The study aims to fill gaps in existing research by using a larger sample size and validated cognitive tests to provide clearer insights into how CBD may affect driving safety. The findings could help inform guidelines for CBD use among drivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and guidelines regarding the safe use of CBD for individuals who drive.
How similar studies have gone: While previous studies have explored CBD's effects on driving, they have been limited in scope and sample size, making this research a necessary advancement.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rudisill, Toni Marie — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Rudisill, Toni Marie
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.