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CBD for Aging Adults Research Study

Help Shape the Future of CBD Research for Older Adults

Principle Investigator: Matthew X. Lowe, PhD
Senior Director of Research, Realm of Caring

Study link available soon

About the Study

Why This Study Matters

  • Older adults increasingly use CBD for pain, sleep, anxiety, and overall wellbeing
  • Despite widespread use, data specific to adults 65+ is limited
  • This study focuses on real-world CBD use over time in older adults

Study Aims

Looking at how starting CBD use may relate to changes in:

  • Pain levels and daily functioning
  • Sleep quality
  • Mood, anxiety, and mental health
  • Overall quality of life and wellbeing
  • Healthcare use and related costs
  • Symptom experience from those diagnosed with cancer

FAQ

How Does it Work?

  • Fully online participation

  • Five surveys total:

    • Baseline (before starting CBD)
    • 1 month
    • 3 months
    • 6 months
    • 12 months

  • Participants receive $25 per survey, up to $125 total

Who Can Participate?

  • Age 65 or older

  • Lives in the U.S.

  • English-speaking

  • Has not used CBD regularly in the past year

  • Willing to begin regular CBD use (3+ times per week)

Why Share This?

  • Helps support informed conversations about CBD and aging

  • Addresses a major evidence gap for adults 65+

  • Allows older adults to contribute to research shaping future guidance

  • Built on Realm of Caring’s established research infrastructure