Understanding how cannabis use affects reward processing in depressed adolescents
Reward Function in Adolescents with Depression and Cannabis Use
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-10888341
This study is looking at how using cannabis might affect the way teenagers with depression experience rewards in their brains, and it's for young people who want to understand more about how these two issues are connected.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10888341 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between adolescent depression and cannabis use, focusing on how these factors influence reward processing in the brain. By utilizing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), the study aims to identify the neural mechanisms underlying reward dysfunction in adolescents who use cannabis. The research seeks to fill a gap in existing literature, as most studies on adolescent depression have excluded cannabis users, thereby providing new insights into the cognitive and behavioral consequences of this comorbidity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are experiencing depression and have a history of cannabis use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment strategies for adolescents struggling with depression and cannabis use.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research specifically addressing this comorbidity, studies on reward dysfunction in depression have shown promising results, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NGUYEN, TRAM NGOC BAO — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: NGUYEN, TRAM NGOC BAO
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.
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