CANNABIS

This study tested a 12-week lifestyle physical activity program for pregnant women at high risk of using cannabis. Sixteen women used a Fitbit tracker and received guidance to increase their daily activity. The goal was to see if the program could help them reduce or stop cannabi…

This study tested a virtual reality videogame called Invite Only VR to help prevent e-cigarette and cannabis vaping in middle school students. Researchers worked with 62 students in 6th to 8th grade across three Connecticut schools. The game teaches healthy coping skills and emot…

This study looked at whether medical cannabis can reduce nerve pain and inflammation in people with HIV. Thirty-five adults with HIV and neuropathic pain used medical cannabis with different levels of THC and CBD. Researchers tracked changes in pain scores and blood markers of in…

This early-phase study looked at how oral THC (dronabinol) affects sleep in 18 adults—some who use cannabis frequently and others who rarely use it. Participants stayed in a sleep lab for four days and nights while researchers measured brain waves, heart rate, and blood pressure.…

This small pilot study tested whether oral cannabinoids (medical cannabis) can help people with chronic pain. Researchers enrolled 51 adults and measured how easy it was to run the study, including recruitment and adherence. The goal was to gather data to design a larger, more de…

This study looked at how the way nicotine and cannabis vaping devices are labeled changes how teenagers think about using them. Over 3,000 high school students answered questions about their interest in trying the device, how harmful they thought it was, and what effects they exp…

This study looked at how different types of cannabis affect memory and brain activity in 96 healthy adults who use cannabis regularly. Participants did a memory task after using cannabis and again when not using it, while their brain waves were recorded. The goal was to see how T…

This study tested 30 healthy adults to see how Delta-8-THC and Delta-9-THC affect driving skills. Participants took the drugs by vaping or eating, then drove in a simulator. The goal was to measure lane weaving and other signs of impairment to help guide safety rules and public e…

This pilot study tested a telehealth program called CRAFT-EP for families of people with early psychosis who also use alcohol or cannabis. 65 family members took part to see if the program could improve their wellbeing, including reducing depression and anxiety. The goal was to l…

This study looked at how regular cannabis use affects brain health and immune function in people with HIV and those without. Researchers compared 276 participants, including both cannabis users and non-users. They measured brain inflammation, structure, and thinking skills to und…