Investigating how cannabis use affects immune health in young Black sexual minority men with HIV
Official title: Cannabis Use and Proximal Immune Dysregulation (CUPID)
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-10935956 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using cannabis might affect inflammation and immune health in young Black men who have HIV, especially considering how stress in their early lives could play a role, and it will follow participants over time to get a clearer picture of these effects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $164,052 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MD018337-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935956 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young Black sexual minority men who are living with HIV and are interested in the effects of cannabis on their health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black sexual minority men or who are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of cannabis use on inflammation and immune health in young Black sexual minority men living with HIV. It aims to explore how early life stress and cannabis consumption may influence biological processes related to HIV-related diseases. By utilizing a longitudinal approach, the study seeks to gather more reliable data on cannabis use and its effects, moving beyond previous limitations of cross-sectional studies. Participants will be monitored over time to assess changes in immune function and inflammation levels.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for managing inflammation and improving health outcomes for young Black sexual minority men with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: While there is some evidence suggesting cannabis may have anti-inflammatory effects, this specific approach focusing on young Black sexual minority men with HIV is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami Coral Gables
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Renessa — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Williams, Renessa
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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.