Investigating the health effects of cannabis products and their components.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10912673 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different levels of THC and CBD in cannabis products affect your health and how these substances work with your body's natural system, and it's designed for anyone interested in understanding more about cannabis and its effects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $283,016 |
| NIH project number | 5P50DA056408-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912673 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals interested in the health effects of cannabis, particularly those with conditions that may be influenced by THC and CBD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cannabis or are not interested in its health effects may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how the health effects of cannabis products are influenced by the amounts of THC and CBD, and how these effects interact with the body's endocannabinoid system. The Rocky Mountain Cannabis Research Center will implement various projects and cores to analyze data and support research efforts. The Administrative Core will ensure efficient management of resources, promote communication among researchers, and establish advisory committees to guide the research direction. Additionally, the center aims to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in its operations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of cannabis products, potentially guiding better therapeutic uses and health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the effects of cannabis components, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hutchison, Kent E. — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Hutchison, Kent E.
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.