Investigating how cannabis affects brain function in adolescents
Cannabis Toxicology in Relation to Neurocognitive Outcomes in Adolescents
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-11042714
This study is looking at how using cannabis and being around others who use it might affect the thinking skills of teenagers, like their memory and attention, by checking cannabinoid levels in hair samples instead of relying on what people say about their use.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11042714 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of cannabis use and secondhand exposure on cognitive outcomes in adolescents. By analyzing hair samples, the study aims to measure cannabinoid levels and their correlation with cognitive abilities such as memory and attention. The approach addresses limitations of previous studies that relied on self-reported cannabis use, providing a more accurate assessment of exposure. The findings could help clarify the effects of cannabis on young people's brain development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents aged 12-20 who have used cannabis or have been exposed to secondhand cannabis smoke.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis and have no exposure to secondhand cannabis smoke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and guidelines regarding cannabis use among adolescents, potentially improving cognitive health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown varying results regarding cannabis effects on cognition, making this approach novel and potentially groundbreaking.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WADE, NATASHA E — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: WADE, NATASHA E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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