The effects of cannabis use on heart health in patients with high blood pressure
Cannabis use and cardiovascular health outcomes among patients with high blood pressure
This study is looking at how using cannabis, especially its main ingredients THC and CBD, might impact heart health in adults who have early-stage high blood pressure, and it's for people who are interested in understanding how their cannabis use could affect their heart.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922853 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how cannabis use, particularly its active components THC and CBD, affects cardiovascular health in adults with early-stage high blood pressure. By recruiting patients from primary care clinics in Michigan, the study will collect data through questionnaires, physical exams, and biospecimen analysis over a 30-month period. The goal is to understand the relationship between cannabis use patterns and cardiovascular risk factors, including inflammation and blood vessel function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with early-stage high blood pressure.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have high blood pressure or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights into the safety and effects of cannabis use on heart health, potentially guiding treatment options for patients with high blood pressure.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing interest in the effects of cannabis on health, this specific investigation into its impact on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with high blood pressure is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alshaarawy, Omayma O — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Alshaarawy, Omayma O
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.