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