Study of MRI brain scans in cannabis smokers over time
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study follows people who currently or used to smoke cannabis to see how cannabis use may change certain MRI scan signals in the brain over time. You may help researchers understand the effects of cannabis smoking and how brain imaging changes can be measured safely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 85 years old
- You currently smoke or used to smoke cannabis (with or without tobacco)
- You can sign consent and understand the study instructions
- You can do breathing tests (spirometry) that are consistent, with good lung function (FEV1 and FVC above set limits)
- You can hold your breath for about 16 seconds during the scan
- You can safely do an MRI: no metal/implants that can’t be removed, and you’re not severely claustrophobic
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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