Investigating how repeated CBD use affects cannabis addiction and pain relief
Effects of Repeated CBD Administration on Cannabis Abuse-Liability and Analgesia: A Human Laboratory Study
This study is looking at how different amounts of CBD can affect the experience of smoking cannabis and help with pain relief for healthy adults who already use cannabis.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10663671 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on cannabis use and pain relief in healthy adult cannabis smokers. Participants will receive varying doses of CBD over 15 days while smoking cannabis in a controlled laboratory setting. The study aims to measure the impact of CBD on the subjective effects of cannabis and its potential to enhance pain relief. By understanding these interactions, the research seeks to provide insights into the therapeutic use of cannabis and CBD for managing pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthy adults aged 21 and older who are regular cannabis smokers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or have chronic pain conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for individuals using cannabis and CBD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results regarding the analgesic effects of CBD, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris, Hannah Marie — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Harris, Hannah 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 below.