SMILE: Study on medical marijuana and its long-term effects in older adults

Do you have chronic pain?

If you are 50 or older and suffer from chronic pain you may be eligible to participate in a year-long research study monitoring health outcomes in those seeking medical marijuana to manage pain and those using other methods of pain management.

Are you eligible?

• 50 years or older
• Have pain for 3+ months
• Not currently using medical marijuana
• Seeking or NOT seeking medical marijuana treatment
• Smartphone access

Study requirements

• In-person baseline and 12-month visit
• Optional in-person visits at 3, 6, 9-months
• Blood and urine collection
• Brief smartphone surveys and periodic FitBit use

Participant benefits

• Up to $630
• Free FitBit smart watch
• Study merchandise
• Access to discounted medical marijuana physician visit + visit reimbursement

Location

UF Jacksonville Aging Studies Center
1833 Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32206

Contact information

Dr. Yan Wang, PhD
Principal Investigator | Department of Epidemiology
(352) 234-4854
https://smile.phhp.ufl.edu