Wayne State University is seeking veterans with post traumatic stress disorder to participate in a study testing the impacts of cannabis use to treat the disorder.
During the clinical trials, veterans will participate in a 12-week treatment program testing varying levels of THC and CBD, two primary compounds found in cannabis, the university said in a press release earlier this month. Researchers will evaluate how these treatments affect mood, mental health, and overall well-being in participating veterans.
University researchers will run two studies as part of the research program titled “Warrior C.A.R.E.“: one to examine the use of cannabis for treating PTSD and suicidality in veterans, and the other to examine the use of cannabis, along with therapy, for treating PTSD and suicidality in veterans.
“This study represents a critical step in addressing the mental health challenges facing veterans,” said one of the project’s lead investigators, Dr. Leslie Lundahl. “By using rigorous scientific methods, we aim to understand whether cannabis can play a safe and effective role in improving veterans’ lives.”
More than 6,400 U.S. military veterans died by suicide in 2022, the university said, and accounts for 15% of all adult suicide deaths.
“(This research has) potential to generate credible, evidence-based data on whether cannabis may offer therapeutic benefits for veterans experiencing conditions such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, or other service-related health challenges,” Harns said. ” … the state aims to contribute meaningful findings that can inform medical practice, public policy, and future treatment options for veterans.”
The Wayne State research team has now obtained all required federal, state, and local approvals for the first two grants and recruitment is now officially open, the university said in a release earlier this month.
Requirements for participants include: veteran status, ages 19–69, have smoked cannabis in the last year, experienced PTSD symptoms, and are willing to complete the screening process that includes clinical interviews, blood draws and saliva samples.
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