Citizen Science Research
My Personal Health Manager for Research
Participate in crowdsourced research with fellow citizens
This section provides information and tools to participate in research to better identify the role of cannabis in the medical setting. The current sections will provide a framework to take part in the research project.
Overview:
Citizen Brief: Cannabis and Cognition
Study Overview and Design
Decision Making Tools
Questions and Answers about the Study
Informed Consent
Institutional Considerations
Register to Participate
Resources
Alternatives to Drugs for Dementia
Current Institutional Research
Research to Date
Research Proposals (In development)
Cannabis & Cognitive Function
From Optimal Health to Dementia
Our goal:
Designing an internet based study, utilizing crowd sources, self directed study utilizing a blockchain platform. The study consists of a unique study design that examines a naturalistic approach to real world use of Medical Cannabis by individuals and their caregivers.
Objective:
To study the role that Cannabis plays in Human cognition including optimization and the treatment of neurocognitive disorder (Dementia) and contributes to the:
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Overall well being for the individual suffering with cognitive dysfunction and their caregivers.
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Reduction of use pharmaceuticals in the treatment of dementia and associated challenges.
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Add to the scientific base
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Test the framework for citizen oriented research to promote the knowledge of medical information.
Requirements:
Individuals who are currently diagnosed with cognitive dysfunction, dementia, neurocognitive disorders*. Additionally those interested in optimizing cognitive function. (Additional research areas coming soon)
Citizen Research
Citizen science, also known as community science, crowd science, crowd-sourced science, civic science, volunteer monitoring or networked science) is scientific research conducted, in whole or in part, by amateur (or nonprofessional) scientists.
Current Research Proposals
Prevention of Cognitive Decline
Optimization of Cognitive Function with Cannabis
Preventing Cognitive Dysfunction
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Strokes
Cannabis in the Management of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Cannabis in the Management of Symptoms associated with Neuro-cognitive Disorders
Step by Step to Take Part in Citizen Science
Step One: Learn about the Citizen Science, Research Protocol and Blockchain. Decide if it's something that you would like to participate with.
Step Two: Do you meet inclusion criteria and agree to participate is the study
Step Three: Register on Blockchain program and sign up for research study
Step Four: Establish your profile and basic medical data
Step Five: Start recording your observations: Enter data including logs in a timely manner
Step Six: Check your profile and ledger
Step Seven: Stay connected, forum, social media, newsletter, other