Study Name: Study on Medical Marijuana and its Long-Term Effects in Older Adults
Purpose of the study
This study aims to investigate the health outcomes in older adults with chronic pain by assessing the changes in pain, emotional and physical functioning, quality of life, and aging in those seeking medical marijuana to manage pain as well as those using other methods of pain management.
Who is eligible?
- Individuals 50 years or older
- Individuals must have been experiencing pain for 3+ months
- Individuals must have access to a smartphone
- Individuals who are not currently using medical marijuana
What will happen if I participate?
During the duration of the study, individuals will visit a physician 5 times over a 12 month period. At these times, blood and urine samples will be collected. Participants will also take part in the smartphone surveys as well as the use of FitBit.
Individuals who take part in the study are eligible for $580 in compensation as well as $200 reimbursement for the medical marijuana physician visit, FitBit Charge 5 Fitness Tracker as well as study merchandise!
Contact Information
For more information, reach out by phone to 352-234-4854 or email MMstudy@phhp.ufl.edu
Please use the following link to visit the dedicated website for the SMILE study here
Research Team
Principal Investigators: Yan Wang, Ph.D., Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions
Study Coordinator: Lauren Nave