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Assessing the Effects of a Cannabidiol Derived From Hemp Supplement in Healthy Adults

A study testing Cannabinol in people with Healthy and Safety Issues, run by University of South Carolina at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is to assess the physiological, biochemical, and psychometric impacts of a brand-specific hemp-derived cannabidiol product in a sample of healthy adults. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy, Safety Issues
What is being tested?
Cannabinol
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
56 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
18 Jan 2022to 30 Oct 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • body mass index of 19.0 to 34.9 kg/m2 (normal weight through Class I obesity)
  • Agree to refrain from alcohol consumption for at least 48 hours prior to each visit.
  • Willing to practice acceptable measures of birth control and sexually transmitted infections prevention by using double-barrier contraceptive measures (both males and females) throughout the study duration.
  • Willing and able to agree to the requirements and restrictions of this study including fasting before blood draw on all visits for laboratory assessment.
  • Willing to give voluntary consent, be able to understand and read the questionnaires, carry out all study-related procedures, communicate effectively with the study staff, and agree to allow any study related evaluations.

Who cannot join

  • Have a known sensitivity or allergy to any of the investigational products or their ingredients.
  • Female participants who are lactating, pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study as confirmed at the baseline (visit 2) or male participants of reproductive potential in a heterosexual relationship planning a pregnancy as confirmed at the baseline visit.
  • Documented medical history of immune disorder (such as Human immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or reported immune disorder diagnosis.
  • Active psychiatric disorder requiring hospitalization within the 12 months prior to screening or currently on medication(s) to treat any psychiatric disorder(s).
  • Any cognitive impairment that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, preclude study participation or compliance with study procedures (e.g., Alzheimer's, dementia).
  • History of malignancy or those with any first-degree relatives with a history of cancer (e.g., familial cancer disorders) within 5 years.
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  • History of clinically significant cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, cerebrovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurological, hematological, autoimmune, lymphatic, psychiatric, chronic pain and sleep disorders, hepatobiliary (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones) or endocrine disorders, including individuals with Type I or Type II diabetes, or other clinically significant medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may preclude safe study participation.
  • Participants with controlled or uncontrolled hypertension including stage 1 hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥129 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥89 mmHg).
  • Participants who are on medications as prescribed for any of the aforementioned exclusionary criteria. Participants on stable dose of thyroid medication (no dosage changes within last 3 months) are acceptable.
  • Consumption of prescription or non-prescription: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, barbiturates, cocaine, ethanol, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, protease inhibitors, warfarin, sildenafil, theophylline, tricyclic antidepressants and any other medications
  • Receipt or use of an investigational product in another research study within 30 days or 5 half lives (whichever is longer) prior to baseline (visit 2) or currently participating in another study
  • Receipt or use of an investigational product in another research study within 30 days or 5 half lives (whichever is longer) prior to baseline (visit 2) or currently participating in another study
  • Current or recent use (within one month prior to visit 2) of cannabis (e.g., marijuana) or cannabis related products (e.g., CBD) in any ingestible or inhalable forms.
  • Positive urine drug test for THC or drugs of abuse (Amphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and opiates) at baseline (visit 2).
  • Safety blood tests at screening more than 2 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) for liver or kidney function tests.
  • Safety blood tests at screening more than 2 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) for liver or kidney function tests.
  • Fasting blood glucose of ≥160 mg/dL (after a repeat that confirms the original result) at screening.
  • Any other condition or abnormality that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the safety of the participant or the quality of the study data.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of South Carolina Sport Science Lab

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29208

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About this study

Official title: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Physiological, Biochemical, and Psychometric Impacts of a Brand-Specific Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol Product in Healthy Adults

The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is to assess the physiological, biochemical, and psychometric impacts of a brand-specific hemp-derived cannabidiol product in a sample of healthy adults.

Read the detailed description

Cannabis contains several phyto-cannabinoids among which Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are most widely known. THC is the main compound responsible for the psychoactive properties and also deemed responsible for several side-effects associated with cannabis. CBD, on the other hand, is not a strong cannabinoid receptor agonist and lacks psychotropic activity. However, due to its affinity for several other target sites, it is being studied for potential pharmacological properties. The diverse range of interactions at different receptor sites in the human body is believed to be responsible for therapeutic efficacy of CBD in treating kidney fibrosis, metabolic syndrome, anorexia, obesity, amelioration of osteoarthritis as well as several other musculoskeletal diseases. Recent research has also explored the use of CBD to relieve stress and depression, likely due to its agonistic influence on the 5-HT3 receptors as well as improving hippocampal neural growth and development. CBD has also been studied for its anti-oxidant activity, deemed on-par to that of Vitamin C in laboratory studies. The effect of CBD on inflammation and the immune system has been studied. The sedative effects of CBD have been investigated for the potential use of CBD as an anxiolytic and to improve mood as well as sleep. Recent studies have also explored the analgesic and pain-relieving properties of CBD, making it a suitable candidate that needs further investigations. Interestingly, a recent systematic review explored the use of CBD in viral diseases, with several pre-clinical studies indicating CBD as an effective candidate against viral disease. With the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been a strong interest in developing therapies to eliminate or reduce the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. SARS-CoV-2 uses Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) receptors to gain entry into the human body and penetrate the respiratory system. In a recent in vitro study, pretreatment with CBD in cells expressing ACE-2 receptor was effective in inhibiting the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in those cells. This is an interesting finding where further research is needed to study the influence of CBD consumption on ACE activity. Several studies of CBD safety have demonstrated lack of any safety concerns over a range of different doses. A recent safety study of CBD by Bergamaschi et al. demonstrated absence of any influence on the central nervous system, vital signs or mood changes as well as lack of any side effect observed for doses up to 1500 mg/day (orally) or 30 mg/day (intravenously).It has been hypothesized that the trace amounts of THC present within the CBD extract could potentially be responsible for any side-effects. Therefore, CBD is considered very safe for human consumption in the dose being tested in this study (<200mg/day). Additional clinical research is required to confirm and support therapeutic use of CBD for being effective in modulating ACE expression, mood, stress, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulating, sedative \& anxiolytic, analgesic, pain relieving and anti-viral therapeutic claims. This research will also help to understand any safety issues with the long-term regular use of CBD on healthy adults. Therefore, this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study will be conducted to explore the physiologic, biochemical, and psychometric impacts of a brand-specific hemp-derived CBD product in healthy adults.

Being tested
Cannabinol, Placebo

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • CannabinolDietary supplement

    Prospective,1:1 randomization and stratified by birth sex, and double-blinded to the condition of subjects.

  • PlaceboOther

    Prospective,1:1 randomization and stratified by birth sex, and double-blinded to the condition of subjects.

Study groups in NCT05212402
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Test ProductExperimental28 participants will be given the test product (TP)
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Cannabinol
PlaceboPlacebo comparator28 participants will be given the placebo product.
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Changes in angiotensin-renin converting enzyme (ACE)

    To determine if the test product (TP) has any effect on the activity of angiotensin-renin converting enzyme (ACE) compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  2. Changes in white blood cell count

    To determine if the TP has an impact on white blood cell count compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  3. Changes in red blood cell count

    To determine if the TP has an impact on red blood cell count compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  4. Changes in hemoglobin

    To determine if the TP has an impact on hemoglobin compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  5. Changes in hematocrit

    To determine if the TP has an impact on hematocrit compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  6. Changes in mean corpuscular volume

    To determine if the TP has an impact on mean corpuscular volume compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  7. Changes in mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration

    To determine if the TP has an impact on mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  8. Changes in red blood cell distribution width

    To determine if the TP has an impact on red blood cell distribution width concentration compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  9. Changes in platelet count

    To determine if the TP has an impact on platelet count compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  10. Changes in mean platelet volume

    To determine if the TP has an impact on mean platelet volume compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  11. Changes in absolute and relative neutrophils

    To determine if the TP has an impact on absolute and relative neutrophils compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  12. Changes in absolute and relative lymphocytes

    To determine if the TP has an impact on absolute and relative lymphocytes compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  13. Changes in absolute and relative monocytes

    To determine if the TP has an impact on absolute and relative monocytes compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  14. Changes in absolute and relative eosinophils

    To determine if the TP has an impact on absolute and relative eosinophils compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  15. Changes in absolute and relative basophils

    To determine if the TP has an impact on absolute and relative basophils compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  16. Changes in TNF-alpha

    To determine if the TP has an impact on TNF-alpha compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  17. Changes in interleukin-6

    To determine if the TP has an impact on interleukin-6 compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  18. Changes in interleukin-10

    To determine if the TP has an impact on interleukin-10 compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  19. Changes in cold and flu prevalence

    To determine if the TP has an impact on number of days of lost productivity (days taken off from work or school) due to cold/flu symptoms compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  20. Changes in subjective stress levels

    To determine if the TP has an impact on stress levels assessed by Cohen's perceived stress scale compared to placebo. The minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 40. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  21. Changes in sleep quality

    To determine if the TP has an impact on sleep quality assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index compared to placebo. The minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 40. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  22. Changes in total mood disturbances

    To determine if the TP has an impact on total mood disturbance assessed by the Profile of Mood States (POMS) compared to placebo The total mood is calculated by adding the negative subscales (tension, depression, fatigue, confusion, and anger) subtracting the positive subscales (vigor, esteem-related affect).

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  23. Changes in fatigue-inertia

    To determine if the TP has an impact on fatigue-inertia (POMS sub-score) compared to placebo. Min 0, Max 28, higher scores may be associated with worse outcomes.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  24. Changes in anger-hostility

    To determine if the TP has an impact on anger-hostility (POMS sub-score) compared to placebo. Min 0, max 48, higher scores are associated with worse outcomes.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  25. Changes in vigor-activity

    To determine if the TP has an impact on vigor-activity (POMS sub-score) compared to placebo. Min 0, max 32, higher scores are associated with better outcomes.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  26. Changes in confusion-bewilderment

    To determine if the TP has an impact on confusion-bewilderment (POMS sub-score) compared to placebo. Min 0, max 28, and higher scores are associated with worse outcomes.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  27. Changes in depression-dejection

    To determine if the TP has an impact on depression-dejection (POMS sub-score) compared to placebo. Min 0, max 60, and higher scores are associated with worse outcomes.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  28. Changes in tension-anxiety

    To determine if the TP has an impact on tension-anxiety (POMS sub-score) compared to placebo. Min 0, max 60, higher scores are associated with worse outcomes.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  29. Changes in Overall Body Pain/Discomfort Scale

    To determine if the TP has an impact on body pain and discomfort assessed by the Overall Body Pain/Discomfort Scale compared to placebo, which is a validated dually anchored Likert 10-point scale. Min value is 0, the max is 10, and a higher value is a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

  30. Changes in foundation pain

    To determine if the TP has an impact on foundation pain index which is calculated from urinalysis compared to placebo. Min 0 and Max 100, higher scores indicate worse outcomes.

    Measured: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. Changes in AST as a marker of liver function

    To determine if the TP has an impact on serum AST as a marker of liver function assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  2. Changes in ALT as a marker of liver function

    To determine if the TP has an impact on serum ALT as a marker of liver function assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  3. Changes in alkaline phosphatase as a marker of liver function

    To determine if the TP has an impact on serum alkaline phosphatase as a marker of liver function assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  4. Changes in creatinine as a marker of kidney function

    To determine if the TP has an impact on creatinine as a marker of kidney function assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  5. Changes in potassium as a marker of kidney function

    To determine if the TP has an impact on potassium as a marker of kidney function assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  6. Changes in blood urea nitrogen as a marker of kidney function

    To determine if the TP has an impact on blood urea nitrogen as a marker of kidney function assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  7. Changes in blood glucose

    To determine if the TP has an impact on blood glucose assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  8. Changes in electrolyte balance

    To determine if the TP has an impact on electrolyte balance assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  9. Changes in serum albumin

    To determine if the TP has an impact on serum albumin assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  10. Changes in serum albumin/globulin ratio

    To determine if the TP has an impact on serum albumin/globulin ratio assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  11. Changes in total serum bilirubin serum

    To determine if the TP has an impact on total bilirubin assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  12. Changes in total serum protein

    To determine if the TP has an impact on total serum protein assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

  13. Changes in blood urea nitrogen

    To determine if the TP has an impact on blood urea nitrogen assessed using a comprehensive metabolic panel compared to placebo

    Measured: Baseline, Month 3

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Jan 2022
  2. Study start18 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2022
  4. Study completion30 Oct 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Between subjects study design.
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
56 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05212402
Sponsor's protocol ID
Pro00115662
Status last verified
Oct 2022
First submitted
6 Dec 2021
Last updated
1 Nov 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Cannabinol in people with Healthy and Safety Issues, run by University of South Carolina at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 18 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Nov 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Changes in angiotensin-renin converting enzyme (ACE) (time frame: Baseline, Month 1, Month 2, Month 3). The study lists 30 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Nov 2022.

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