Study mission and purpose


Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado School of Public Health, and Injury & Violence Prevention Center want to learn more about how people are affected by cannabis in different ways. We will use a driving simulator to compare the driving performance of adults who use cannabis daily, occasionally or have not recently used cannabis.

Why participate?


  • Receive up to $300 for your time 
  • Experience operating an advanced driving simulator
  • Help researchers learn more about the impact of cannabis on driving

What is involved?

  • One screening and one study visit at the research site in Denver
  • Study visit includes health tests and a driving assessment using a driving simulator
  • Participants must confirm that they have safe transportation home following the visit

Eligibility

Candidates may be eligible if they:

  • Are adults 25 to 55 years old
  • Are generally healthy
  • Use cannabis daily, occasionally or have not recently used cannabis
  • Regularly drive a car or truck 
  • Have a driver's license and health insurance

Get in touch

If interested in participating or learning more, please click on the Get In Touch button at the top of this page to answer a few screening questions and provide us with contact information.

Principal investigator

COMIRB #20-0949

Our team


Shelby Flores BS

Program Senior Professional

Alexis Krause

Program Senior Research Professional

Sarah Limbacher

Program Manager

Erika Musante BS

Program Senior Professional

Lauren Turow

Research Coordinator


 

Kimberly Thies

Research Coordinator


 

Emily Drewniany

Research Coordinator