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University Of Iowa Is Exploring Medical Marijuana’s Effects On Aging

Researchers say the time has come to find out if medical marijuana increases this risk of cognitive issues and which products with higher or lower THC content, are safe to use.

Kate-Madonna Hindes by Kate-Madonna Hindes
February 24, 2020
in Consumers, Doctors, Health, Iowa, Patients, United States
Medical Marijuana's Effects on Aging

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What effect does marijuana have on the aging body? In partnership with the National Institute of Health, the University of Iowa plans to find out with a first-of-its-kind research project.

Neurologist and radiologist Dr. Thorsten Rudroff, whose background includes a PhD in neurophysiology and a degree in physical therapy, is heading up the study. Exploring cognition, motor function, balance and other elements of the human body, Thorsten believes the time has come to “find out if medical marijuana increases this risk of cognitive issues and which products with higher or lower THC content, are safe to use.”

Known for stricter marijuana laws compared to other midwestern states, Iowa has faced uncertainty about whether it would allow recreational marijuana. With over 78% of residents stating they want medical marijuana accessible, Dr. Rudroff’s research has already gained the attention of local and national residents explaining, “The response (to the study) so far is great. Many older people are interested and want to participate, and this shows (marijuana) is a hot topic here in Iowa.” Because many individuals responding to the study are medical marijuana users wanting to gain more information, the research team is hoping this will affect patients for years to come.

And just this week the Iowa Senate and House moved to seek to raise the cap on THC, removing 3% of the cap on medical cannabis products being sold and allowing for products to have more THC than in the past.

In an exclusive interview with The Fresh Toast, Dr. Rudroff shared that the impetus for creating a study around older adults and marijuana use was to look at how individuals are using or thinking about using marijuana and unforeseen outcomes. His research hopes to address safe and effective ways medical marijuana is used when cognitive impairments are in place. Questions he looks to answer are:

  • Could medical marijuana further increase cognitive impairments and the risk of falls in older adults?
  • Does a higher or lower THC count increase the risk, and which is safer to use?
  • When addressing pain, are there safe and effective treatments with marijuana that can be used for individuals who experience cognitive impairments?
  • Could marijuana be a safe alternative to opioids for those in his study and beyond?
  • Are there guidelines for self-medication that should be in place but currently don’t exist?

Summing it up in a sentence, Dr. Rudroff explained, “At the end of the study I hopefully have an answer which products, high THC or high CBD products, can effectively treat pain without the risk of falls or other negative side effects.”

Those interested in the study can contact Dr. Rudroff at the University of Iowa directly at this link https://sites.google.com/view/integrative-neurophysiology-la/contact-us. Following current Iowa laws, they can only recruit individuals who are already in the Iowa Medical Cannabinol Program, but others may apply to the control group, who are not currently using medical marijuana but are considering using the medicine.

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With over 17 years of published experience from running regional magazines to leading news coverage, Kate-Madonna Hindes is a freelance journalist focusing on the intersection of medical accessibility and technology to ensure the future of healthcare is available to all.

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