Cannabis Effects on Older Adults
- Study IRB#:2000038388
- Last Updated:10/27/2026
This study looks at how cannabis (THC) affects older adults. We are studying its impact on memory and thinking, how people feel after using it, how it affects the heart, and how the body processes it as we age.
Ages: 21 +
Study Involves
Screening visit
1 dosing session
3 follow-up phone calls
Compensation Pays up to: $350
- Age21 years - 100 years
- GenderBoth
Contact Us
For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
Khaled Draghmeh, MD
- Phone Number: 203-932-5711 x14525
Help Us Discover!
You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call 877-978-8343 for more information.
Study Location
- Yale University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:
1. Aged 21 years and older
2. At least one use of cannabis and/or THC in the past ten years
3. Negative urine screen for illicit substance use, at screening and on test days (excluding for cannabinoids)
4. No history of serious or urgent medical or neurological problems
5. No personal or family history of psychosis or a psychotic illness in a first degree relative
6. Weight ≤ 220 lbs (100kg)
7. High school education or greater
8. English speaking
