Online study on aging, cannabis use, and health outcomes in chronic pain

Title: Online study on aging, cannabis use, and health outcomes in chronic pain

Description: Researchers from the University of Victoria are conducting an online study to determine the impacts of chronic pain and cannabis use on quality of life and health outcomes. We invite individuals who live with chronic pain and either A) use cannabis products at least once per week OR B) have not used cannabis in the past 10 years to participate.

Specifics: Study Population:
Participants must:
-Reside in Canada
-Be at least 45 years old
-Be living with chronic pain (lasting >3months)
-Have access to computer or tablet
-Either:
1) Use any cannabis product at least once a week
2) No cannabis use in past 10 years

Participant Obligation:
Participants will complete a phone screening and then, if eligible, be asked to complete 1) a set of confidential online surveys (~45 minutes); and 2) an online cognitive assessment (~30 minutes).

Participants will receive up to $20 in gift cards.

Location: Online - Victoria, BC

Project lead: Morgan Schaeffer, Supervisor: Theone Paterson

Study Dates: May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Study Website: https://brainlab.uvic.ca/cannabis-use-and-chronic-pain-study-information/