Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 5R01DA057314-04
Cannabis use and cardiovascular health outcomes among patients with high blood pressure
Recipient
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Award Amount
$582,422.00
Ceiling
$582,422.00
Awarded
June 19, 2026
Identifier
5R01DA057314-04
A research project funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the effects of cannabis use on cardiovascular health among patients with high blood pressure in Michigan, assessing different cannabis use patterns and their impact on cardiovascular risk and disease mechanisms.
Description
This project aims to recruit a prospective cohort of adult patients with early-stage high blood pressure in Michigan to study cannabis use trajectories and their association with cardiovascular risk status and underlying mechanisms of cardiovascular disease. The study will use data from questionnaires, physical exams, and biospecimen collections over 30 months, focusing on the impact of cannabis potency and route of administration on cardiovascular health.