Remote, patient-friendly program to help adults with cannabis use disorder access care
Official title: A Remote Behavioral Economics-Based Intervention for Cannabis Use Disorder: Bridging Gaps in Care
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11240433 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital, video-based program using behavioral economics helps adults with cannabis use disorder get engaged in care from convenient locations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $701,964 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA062399-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11240433 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ with cannabis use disorder who are willing to participate in remote care interventions.
✕Less likely to help
People who do not use cannabis or who require in-person treatment only may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to make cannabis use disorder care easier to access by delivering care virtually through video sessions with providers. It tests new, appealing intervention strategies designed to fit into patients’ lives and reduce barriers to traditional treatment. The focus is on adults 21 and older who use cannabis and may not be seeking help, using remote outreach and proactive support to boost engagement and wellbeing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could connect more adults with effective care for cannabis use disorder and improve health and mental wellbeing.
How similar studies have gone: Prior digital and telehealth approaches have shown promise in increasing treatment engagement for substance use disorders.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bonar, Erin E. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Bonar, Erin E.
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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.