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Update June 2025: An independent research survey is being conducted by Dr. Oliver Grundmann at the University of Florida to evaluate the use and health impact of Kratom products.
From Dr. Grundmann
“If you are currently or have been using Kratom in the past, you are invited to take this survey. The survey is conducted anonymously and can be accessed by clicking on the following link: Semi-synthetic and synthetic product survey
In case you are not taken to the survey, please copy and paste the link into your internet browser.
Kratom Cancer survey link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FSDvACbxulgfH0
Semi-synthetic and synthetic product survey: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kh9XFpq5RZdjtI”
Update March 2025: Johns Hopkins University Research Study on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH) products
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is looking for US adults who have used kratom-derived 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH, 7-hyroxy, 7-HMG) products to share their experiences by participating in a research study. This research study involves completing an online survey about 7OH products.
People who may be eligible are: Adults who reside in the US and who have used 7-
hydroxymitragynine (7OH, 7-hydroxy, 7-HMG) products. Although we do not exclude based on
level of experience with these products, the study will be more impactful by enrolling people
who have used 7OH products more than once or who use on a regular basis.
This online study includes a screening questionnaire that will take approximately 5-10 minutes to
complete. This step is necessary to try and ensure that only eligible human beings (not bots) are
able to complete the survey and be compensated.
Those who screen eligible will be emailed a unique survey link by the study team. The survey
will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. Completion times will vary from person to
person. Participants will be compensated at the end of the survey in real-time with a $10 virtual
gift card.
During the survey, you will be provided an opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions. We
welcome ALL perspectives and consumer experiences about these products. Please share this
opportunity widely!
To learn more and access the screening questionnaire, please click here
The Principal Investigator for this study is Kirsten E. Smith, Ph.D.
Study Protocol: IRB00468909