Plain-English translation of NCT06995937 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand how medical marijuana affects driving ability in older adults—specifically those aged 50 and older who use it for chronic or severe pain. This study will have participants complete a real-world driving test and assessments to see how medical marijuana use, sometimes combined with prescription opioids, impacts safe driving. The findings could help doctors and patients make better decisions about pain management and when it's safe to drive.
Medical marijuana use among older adults has more than doubled in the past decade, and it's often used alongside prescription pain medications. However, no rigorous study has looked at how this medication affects actual driving ability in older adults—information that's crucial for patient safety and informed decision-making.
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If you qualify, you would be placed into one of two groups: those with long-term medical marijuana use or those with no recent marijuana exposure. You would complete a real-world driving performance task—an actual driving test on an open road—along with questionnaires and possibly other assessments to evaluate how the medication affects your driving ability. The study involves multiple visits to complete these evaluations.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 26, 2026 · Not medical advice
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