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Post Traumatic Stress DisorderNOCNCT05386862

Warrior CARE: Naturalistic Observation and Harm Reduction

A study testing Reduce THC Use in people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Cannabis Use, run by Wayne State University at 1 site in United States.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

This study is looking at therapeutic potential of reducing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels in regular cannabis smokers using contingency management (CM) intervention in a U.S. veteran population with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 69 years
What is being tested?
Reduce THC Use
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
13 Jul 2022to 25 Jan 2024
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 19 to 69 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • able to provide informed consent, IQ Score >80,
  • served in branch of the US armed forces, report using cannabis,
  • report using cannabis (at least 4x/month)
  • test positive for THC in urine drug screen,
  • meet DSM-5 criteria for PTSD w/ Sx of at least 6 months duration

Who cannot join

  • urine drug screen positive for any other drugs
  • any clinically significant medical problems,
  • any current or past serious psychotic or bipolar disorder diagnosis as determined by SCID-5
  • at immediate high risk for suicide based on the C-SSRS
  • current SUD other than Nicotine Use Disorder, Alcohol (mild or moderate) and Cannabis Use Disorder
  • seeking treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Tolan Park Medical Building

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201

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About this study

Official title: Wayne Warrior CAnnabis Research and Education: Naturalistic Observation and Harm Reduction

This study is looking at therapeutic potential of reducing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels in regular cannabis smokers using contingency management (CM) intervention in a U.S. veteran population with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Read the detailed description

In this trial, the investigators will recruit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who report using cannabis. Veterans will be assigned (via participant self-selection) into either a naturalistic group that will be followed as the participants continue to use cannabis as they normally do (observation only), or into a "THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) reduction group" in which veterans are asked to switch from their typical cannabis product to using a lower THC/higher Cannabidiol (CBD) product; adherence to this switch will be incentivized using a behavioral intervention called contingency management (CM).

Being tested
Reduce THC Use
Medical subject headings
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Suicide

What participants receive

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

  • Reduce THC UseBehavioural

    Reducing THC concentrations and increasing CBD to reduce PTSD symptom severity

Study groups in NCT05386862
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Naturalistic GroupNo interventionThis group will followed as they follow their naturalistic cannabis use.
THC Reduction GroupExperimentalThis group will be asked to reduce the THC content and increase CBD content of their cannabis products to study the effect of PTSD symptom severity.
Receives: Behavioral: Reduce THC Use

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 Total Severity Score (CAPS-5)

    Assessing change in PTSD symptom severity from baseline, to 3, 6, and 12 months post baseline. A decrease in the CAPS-5 assessment indicates less PTSD symptoms endorsed and a better outcome. Minimum score is 0, maximum score is 20 for PTSD subtotals.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  2. Change in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)

    Assessing change in PTSD symptom and severity over time. This scale is completed by the participants and a lower score indicates less PTSD symptoms and better study outcomes. Maximum score is 80 and minimum score is 20.

    Measured: Baseline, every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  3. Change in Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

    Suicide ideation, intensity, and behavior assessment. This is a clinical interview to assess suicide severity. Reduction in suicide related behaviors represents a better study outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  4. Change in Suicide Behavior Questionnaire - Revised (SBQ-R)

    Suicide ideation, intensity, and behavior assessment completed by participants. Scores range from 3 to 18, with lower score representing better study outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Change in Beck Depression Inventory-II

    Self report depression checklist. Beck Depression Inventory-II scores range from 0 to 63 and lower score represent better outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  2. Change in State Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y

    Anxiety symptom checklists ranging from from 20 to 80. Lower scores on this measures represents better study outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  3. Change in California Verbal Learning Test

    Verbal memory task that will be used to measure the change in executive function over time.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  4. Change in Wisconsin Card Sort Task

    Computer task that will be used to measure the change in executive function over time.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  5. Change in Iowa Gambling Task

    Computer task that measure the change in decision making over time.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  6. Change in General Health Survey (Short form 36)

    General health questionnaire to assess change in general health outcomes over time. General health survey is scored from 0 to 100 with a higher score denoting better study outcomes.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  7. Change in Quality of Life Inventory

    Quality of Life assessment to examine change in quality of life over time. Quality of life inventory is scored from 16 to 112, higher score indicating better study outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  8. Change in Brief Pain Inventory

    Brief pain inventory asks participants identify areas on their body causing pain and rate the severity. Less pain symptoms over time represent a better study outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline

  9. Exploratory analysis of genetic markers associated with endocannabinoid system

    DNA analysis to examine genetic markers associated with the endocannabinoid system. The genetic data will be collected from blood samples during baseline. Data will be grouped based on genetic variants of proteins within the endocannabinoid system to identify genetic differences in response to the treatment trial.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 May 2022
  2. Study start13 Jul 2022
  3. Primary completion25 Jan 2024
  4. Study completion25 Jan 2024

Why it stopped: This study protocol was revised, which required closing it and submitting a new application. Since recruitment launched for this protocol, no participants were enrolled and run in this study protocol.

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
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05386862
Sponsor's protocol ID
Warrior CARE: NOC
Acronym
NOC
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
28 Apr 2022
Last updated
3 May 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Olenick M, Flowers M, Diaz VJ. US veterans and their unique issues: enhancing health care professional awareness. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2015 Dec 1;6:635-9. doi: 10.2147/AMEP.S89479. eCollection 2015.

    PubMed 26664252
  • Boden MT, Babson KA, Vujanovic AA, Short NA, Bonn-Miller MO. Posttraumatic stress disorder and cannabis use characteristics among military veterans with cannabis dependence. Am J Addict. 2013 May-Jun;22(3):277-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2012.12018.x.

    PubMed 23617872
  • Adkisson K, Cunningham KC, Dedert EA, Dennis MF, Calhoun PS, Elbogen EB, Beckham JC, Kimbrel NA. Cannabis Use Disorder and Post-Deployment Suicide Attempts in Iraq/Afghanistan-Era Veterans. Arch Suicide Res. 2019 Oct-Dec;23(4):678-687. doi: 10.1080/13811118.2018.1488638. Epub 2018 Nov 17.

    PubMed 29952737
  • Hill MN, Bierer LM, Makotkine I, Golier JA, Galea S, McEwen BS, Hillard CJ, Yehuda R. Reductions in circulating endocannabinoid levels in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder following exposure to the World Trade Center attacks. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2013 Dec;38(12):2952-61. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2013.08.004. Epub 2013 Sep 10.

    PubMed 24035186
  • Hill MN, Miller GE, Ho WS, Gorzalka BB, Hillard CJ. Serum endocannabinoid content is altered in females with depressive disorders: a preliminary report. Pharmacopsychiatry. 2008 Mar;41(2):48-53. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-993211.

    PubMed 18311684
  • deRoon-Cassini TA, Stollenwerk TM, Beatka M, Hillard CJ. Meet Your Stress Management Professionals: The Endocannabinoids. Trends Mol Med. 2020 Oct;26(10):953-968. doi: 10.1016/j.molmed.2020.07.002. Epub 2020 Aug 28.

    PubMed 32868170
  • Abizaid A, Merali Z, Anisman H. Cannabis: A potential efficacious intervention for PTSD or simply snake oil? J Psychiatry Neurosci. 2019 Mar 1;44(2):75-78. doi: 10.1503/jpn.190021. No abstract available.

    PubMed 30810022
  • Zachary RA (1991) Shipley Institute of Living Scale: revised manual. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services

  • First MB, Williams JBW, Karg RS, Spitzer RL (2015) User's Guide for the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders, Research Version (SCID-5-RV). Arlington, VA, American Psychiatric Association

  • Weathers, F.W., et al., The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5). 2013, Washington DC: National Center for PTSD.

  • Weathers, F.W., Litz, B.T., Keane, T.M., Palmieri, P.A., Marx, B.P., & Schnurr, P.P. (2013). The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). Scale available from the National Center for PTSD at www.ptsd.va.gov.

  • Weathers FW, Bovin MJ, Lee DJ, Sloan DM, Schnurr PP, Kaloupek DG, Keane TM, Marx BP. The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5): Development and initial psychometric evaluation in military veterans. Psychol Assess. 2018 Mar;30(3):383-395. doi: 10.1037/pas0000486. Epub 2017 May 11.

    PubMed 28493729
  • Posner K, Brown GK, Stanley B, Brent DA, Yershova KV, Oquendo MA, Currier GW, Melvin GA, Greenhill L, Shen S, Mann JJ. The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale: initial validity and internal consistency findings from three multisite studies with adolescents and adults. Am J Psychiatry. 2011 Dec;168(12):1266-77. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2011.10111704.

    PubMed 22193671
  • Osman A, Bagge CL, Gutierrez PM, Konick LC, Kopper BA, Barrios FX. The Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R): validation with clinical and nonclinical samples. Assessment. 2001 Dec;8(4):443-54. doi: 10.1177/107319110100800409.

    PubMed 11785588
  • Beck, A.T., Steer, R.A., & Brown, G.K. (1996). Manual for the Beck Depression Inventory-II. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Reduce THC Use in people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Cannabis Use, run by Wayne State University 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 6 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 May 2024. 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. 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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

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?

Change in Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 Total Severity Score (CAPS-5) (time frame: Baseline, 3, 6, 12 months post baseline). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05386862, which also lists 41 linked publications.

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 3 May 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.

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