Impact of Cannabis Exposure on Gut Barrier Function in Health and Disease
PI: Nicholas DiPatrizio, PhD
This study will examine the impact of cannabis exposure on gut barrier function in metabolic disease and experimental colitis
Current Studies
The Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Symptoms of Severe Autism
PI: Doris Trauner, MD
This clinical trial is examining if and how cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical found in the cannabis plant, provides therapeutic benefit to children with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The trial is funded by a grant from the Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation in partnership with and based on recommendations from the Wholistic Research and Education Foundation.
The Effects of THC on Glucose Metabolism and Endothelial Function in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes
PI: Jeremy Pettus, MD
This study will seek to determine the effects of THC use on glucose metabolism
The Role of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Regulating Meal Time Anxiety in Anorexia Nervosa
PI: Guido Frank, MD
Because there are no proven treatments that normalize core symptoms in adult anorexia nervosa (AN), a disorder with high chronicity and mortality, many individuals seek out alternative approaches to care. Recent evidence has suggested that exaggerated anxiety and diminished reward or motivation to eat play a key role in causing AN symptoms and poor outcome.
The role of cannabidiol in anandamide-related improvement in alexithymia and health outcomes
PI: Erin Morgan, PhD
This study will examine whether CBD will reduce alexithymia and inflammation in people with HIV
Therapeutic Efficacy of Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Prescription Opioid Abuse and Addiction
PI: Michael Taffe, PhD
This study will examine the effects of cannabis and cannabinoids on the behavioral and molecular outcomes of motivational and stress-mediated changes associated with prescription oxycodone addiction and dependence.
Therapeutic Response of Cannabidiol in Rheumatoid Arthritis
PI: Veena Ranganath, MD
The overall goal of this proof-of-principle proposal is to examine the efficacy and safety of CBD treatment as adjunctive to the medical management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients with moderate to severe disease activity.
Translational studies of cannabis administration, cognition, and the endocannabinoid system in HIV
PI: Arpi Minassian, PhD
This study will utilize a cross-species approach to delineate the effects EC system activation has on HIV-relevant cognitive and motivational domains.