Understanding Cannabis Use and Heart Health in People with High Blood Pressure
Cannabis use and cardiovascular health outcomes among patients with high blood pressure
This project wants to learn how using cannabis might affect the heart health of adults who have high blood pressure.
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-11128697 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with chronic conditions are using cannabis, but we don't fully understand its effects on health. Our project will follow adults with early high blood pressure over 30 months to see how their cannabis use patterns relate to their heart health. We will collect information through questionnaires, physical exams, and blood samples. This will help us understand if cannabis use changes heart disease risk or affects things like inflammation and blood vessel function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older with early-stage high blood pressure who are willing to participate in a long-term observational study.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have high blood pressure or are not interested in understanding the long-term effects of cannabis use on cardiovascular health may not directly benefit from participating in this specific study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide important guidance for patients with high blood pressure about the potential risks or benefits of cannabis use on their heart health.
How similar studies have performed: While cannabis use is widespread, there is generally a lack of strong evidence regarding its specific impact on the clinical course of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, making this a novel area of investigation.
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.