Pregnancy & Cannabis Research Study
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina are conducting a study with pregnant women who regularly used cannabis before pregnancy.
Fast Facts
Ages 18-45 and Used Cannabis Regularly
Currently 30-40 Weeks Pregnant
Compensation Provided
Conducted in South Carolina
Study Background
The Medical University of South Carolina is researching pregnancy and cannabis use.
Findings from this research study will determine the impact of stress and craving on the return to cannabis use in postpartum women.
Participants will be asked to provide a total of 4 saliva samples over 7 days, prior to delivery. Over those 7 days participants will also be asked to complete a daily diary. After participants deliver their baby, they will be asked to resume completing their daily diary for 12 weeks, along with self-administering a saliva drug screen to test for cannabis use. Approximately between 1 and 3 months after delivery, participants will provide more saliva samples and complete online questionnaires.
Further research and join our compensated study!
Study Background
The Medical University of South Carolina is researching pregnancy and cannabis use.
Findings from this research study will determine the impact of stress and craving on the return to cannabis use in postpartum women.
Participants will be asked to provide a total of 4 saliva samples over 7 days, prior to delivery. Over those 7 days participants will also be asked to complete a daily diary. After participants deliver their baby, they will be asked to resume completing their daily diary for 12 weeks, along with self-administering a saliva drug screen to test for cannabis use. Approximately between 1 and 3 months after delivery, participants will provide more saliva samples and complete online questionnaires.
Further research and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to determine the impact of stress and craving on the return to cannabis use in postpartum women.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-45
- Currently pregnant at 30-40 weeks
- Use cannabis less than once a month, and before pregnancy, used it weekly or more often
- Cannabis is primary substance of use
- Single birth pregnancy
- No psychotic disorder
- No suicidal ideation
- No moderate-severe substance use disorder (other than cannabis)
- Not planning on placing infant up for adoption
- Not planning on using progesterone-based contraceptives postpartum for 6 months
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Prior to Delivery:
- Providing a total of 4 saliva samples over 7 days
- Completing a daily diary regarding cannabis use and current stressors, as well as daily ratings of current craving, anxiety, mood, and sleep quality, all via smartphone
- Immediately After Delivery:
- Resuming completion of the daily diary and daily ratings for 12 weeks
- Self-administering a saliva drug screen to test for cannabis use
- 1 and 3 Months After Delivery:
- Providing 4 saliva progesterone samples across a 7-day period
- Repeating the online questionnaires participants completed at their first study visit
Compensation is provided up to $1045 for your participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
