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ArticlePhysiological reports2026

Bedtime tetrahydrocannabinol ingestion reduces morning orthostatic cardiovascular reactivity in adults: An exploratory study.

Joshua E Gonzalez, Alicia V Stewart, LaTroy D Robinson, Noal A Clemons, Omar H Ordaz, Jonathan S Emens, Saurabh S Thosar, Steven A Shea, Nicole P Bowles

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Joshua E GonzalezOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0680-7852
Alicia V StewartOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
LaTroy D RobinsonOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Noal A ClemonsOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Omar H OrdazOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Jonathan S EmensOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Saurabh S ThosarOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Steven A SheaOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Nicole P BowlesOregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3729-7082

Funding

Endogenous circadian mechanisms underlying cardiovascular riskR35HL155681 · NHLBI · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · PI STEVEN A SHEA · 2021 to 2026
$5.5M
Multidisciplinary Research Training in Pulmonary MedicineT32HL083808 · NHLBI · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · PI LEWINSOHN, DAVID M., SLATORE, CHRISTOPHER G. · 2008 to 2025
$5.3M
Role of the circadian rhythm on endocannabinoid response to an acute stressK01HL151745 · NHLBI · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · PI BOWLES, NICOLE P · 2021 to 2025
$957k
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)HHS | National Institutes of Health (NIH) HL083808HHS | National Institutes of Health (NIH) HL151745HHS | National Institutes of Health (NIH) HL155681NHLBI NIH HHS K01 HL151745NHLBI NIH HHS R35 HL155681NHLBI NIH HHS T32 HL083808OHSU | Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) ORS 656.630
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Abstract

Acute cannabis use and its primary psychoactive constituent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can induce postural dizziness, indicating increased risk of orthostatic instability. However, it is unknown if vulnerabilities persist the morning after bedtime THC consumption. This study investigated the influence of bedtime THC consumption on cardiovascular variables during an orthostatic challenge. Nine individuals with no cannabis use and eight individuals who regularly use cannabis participated in a tilt table test associated with a 3-day in-laboratory stay. Participants underwent an acclimatization day, followed by a placebo dosing day, and a 10 mg THC dosing day. Placebo and THC pills were given 1 h before a participant's habitual bedtime, and the tilt table test was performed ~1 h upon awakening. Participants were instrumented with an electrocardiogram and an automated sphygmomanometer. Fluid intake and output were measured throughout the study. The morning after THC administration, individuals with no cannabis use reported a higher frequency of dizziness and exhibited a significant reduction in both diastolic blood pressure and heart rate reactivity to tilt (reactivity = tilt - baseline) compared to the morning after placebo. Our results indicate a potential increased risk for orthostatic instability the morning after cannabis consumption in individuals with no cannabis use history.

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Blood PressureDizzinessDronabinolHeart RateAdultFemaleHumansMaleTilt-Table TestYoung AdultDronabinolautonomic functionbaroreflexhemodynamicsmarijuanaphysiological tolerancepostural stress

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PMID42665978
PMCPMC13525190

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