Current Research Projects
- Combination of THC and CBD: NIDA R01-funded study evaluating the efficacy of a combination of THC and CBD as a novel pharmacotherapy for co-occurring opioid use disorder and chronic pain. More information on NIH RePORTER.
- Alcohol and Pain in Co-Occurring Alcohol Use Disorder and Chronic Pain: NIAAA R01-funded study using a computer-controlled intravenous alcohol clamp to determine how alcohol briefly eases pain but then makes it worse, and whether these laboratory effects explain the day-to-day link between pain and drinking. More information on NIH RePORTER.
- Psilocybin and Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: NCCIH R61/R33-funded randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial testing whether psilocybin enhances interoceptive awareness and improves response to physical therapy in people with chronic low back pain, conducted in partnership with Gaylord Specialty Healthcare. More information on NIH RePORTER.
- Pain Sensitivity and Synaptic Density: IMPOWR-YOU project examining the relationship between pain sensitivity and synaptic density in individuals with opioid use disorder using quantitative sensory testing and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
- Effects of Low-Dose Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Among People with Opioid Use Disorder: VISN-1 MIRECC project that examined the impact of low-dose THC on individuals receiving methadone or buprenorphine
Recently Completed Projects
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- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of THC in Older Adults: NIDA R21-funded study that characterized the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of oral and vaporized THC in older adults. More information on NIH RePORTER.
- Cannabidiol (CBD) Pharmacotherapy: NIDA K23-funded study that explored the potential of cannabidiol as a treatment for co-occurring opioid use disorder and chronic pain. More information on NIH RePORTER.