Studying the Effects of Cannabis on Vasculature
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Observational Study
Cardiovascular Diseases
Inflammation
Atherosclerosis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 19 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · Other
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About This Trial
Cannabis is commonly used globally. It is associated with psychiatric problems, but the effects on the cardiovascular system are unclear. In this project, the investigators plan to study the effects of cannabis on the cardiovascular system. This will be done by using a non-invasive test to measure blood vessel function and by using blood samples to measure inflammation. As a control for this proje…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* age: 19 to 80
* males and females
* all ethnicities
* cannabis use at least 3-4 times per week or more in the past 6 months (50 volunteers, experimental group)
* patients who do not use cannabis (50 volunteers, control group)
* no history of cardiovascular disease
Exclusion C…
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