Understanding Cannabis Use in Pregnant and New Mothers
A Longitudinal EMA Study Examining the Role of Maternal Mood and Physical Symptoms on Women's Cannabis Use Across the Perinatal Period
This research aims to understand why pregnant and new mothers choose to use cannabis, looking at how their mood and physical symptoms might play a role.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11105958 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many women use cannabis during pregnancy and after birth, and we want to learn more about the reasons behind this choice. We will ask women about their daily experiences with mood, physical symptoms, and cannabis use throughout their pregnancy and after delivery. By collecting this information over time, we hope to better understand the factors that influence their decisions. This knowledge can help us develop better support and resources for mothers and their babies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is designed for pregnant women and new mothers who use cannabis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or new mothers, or who do not use cannabis, would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective support programs and resources for pregnant and new mothers who use cannabis, potentially improving health outcomes for both mothers and infants.
How similar studies have performed: While previous data show many women continue cannabis use during pregnancy, this specific approach to understanding the daily reasons for use through ecological momentary assessment is a novel way to gather detailed insights.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Battle, Cynthia L. — Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
- Study coordinator: Battle, Cynthia L.
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.