Understanding How Cannabis Affects People Over Their Lives
Data Harmonization and Analysis Core
This project collects and organizes information about how cannabis (THC and CBD) affects the body and brain, especially the endocannabinoid system, in people of all ages.
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 ID | NIH-11124770 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on understanding how cannabis products, specifically the balance of THC and CBD, impact our health and brain throughout life. Researchers are gathering and organizing clinical information, brain function data, and measurements of cannabis compounds and natural body chemicals (endocannabinoids) from blood samples. The goal is to see how cannabis influences the body's own endocannabinoid system and how these changes might explain its effects on people as they age. This work helps us learn more about the health effects of cannabis as it becomes more common.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project analyzes existing data from individuals who have participated in studies involving cannabis use and its effects on the brain and immune system, particularly adolescents and adults.
Not a fit: Patients not using cannabis or those whose health conditions are unrelated to its effects would not directly benefit from this specific data harmonization effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us better understand how different cannabis products affect people at various life stages, leading to safer use guidelines and personalized recommendations.
How similar studies have performed: While individual studies have looked at cannabis effects, this project focuses on harmonizing and analyzing data across multiple studies to gain a broader understanding, which is a novel approach for this specific question.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Calhoun, Vince D — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Calhoun, Vince D
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.