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Cannabis IntoxicationPhase 1NCT07214155

Effects of Various Cannabis Strains on Perceptual, Subjective and Objective Use Outcomes

A Phase 1 study testing Cannabis in people with Cannabis Intoxication, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

This study will evaluate the subjective and behavioral effects of cannabis products labeled as indica, sativa, or generic. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Cannabis Intoxication
What is being tested?
Cannabis
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
70 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
15 Sep 2026to Sep 2029
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 21 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Have provided written informed consent.
  • Be between the ages of 21 and 55
  • Be in good general health based on a physical examination, medical history, vital signs, and screening urine and blood tests
  • Test negative for drugs of abuse including breath alcohol at the screening visit and at clinic admission
  • Not be pregnant or nursing (if female). All females must have a negative serum pregnancy test at the screening visit and a negative urine pregnancy test at clinic admission. Participants must confirm use of appropriate birth control methods (e.g., condoms, birth control pills) throughout the entirety of the study.
  • Blood pressure at Screening Visit does not exceed a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 150 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg
  • Have prior experience smoking cannabis but not currently using more than 3 times per week on average; participants must be active cannabis users (i.e., report past 3-month use) to participate.

Who cannot join

  • Self-reported use of illicit drugs (e.g., amphetamine, cocaine, methamphetamine, 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ketamine, heroin, psilocybin, prescription medications not prescribed to the person) in the past 30 days.
  • History of or current evidence of significant medical (e.g., seizure disorder) or psychiatric illness (e.g. psychosis) judged by the investigator to put the participant at greater risk of experiencing an adverse event due to exposure or completion of other study procedures.
  • History of clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias or vasospastic disease (e.g., Prinzmetal's angina).
  • Enrolled in another clinical trial or having received any drug as part of a research study within 30 days prior to dosing.
  • Having previously sought medical attention to manage adverse effects following acute cannabis use
  • Individuals with anemia or who have donated blood in the prior 30 days

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Carlos A Zamarripa, PhD contact

410-550-6969

czamarr2@jhmi.edu

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224

    Carlos A Zamarripa, PhD, 410-550-6969, czamarr2@jhmi.edu

    Recruiting

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About this study

This study will evaluate the subjective and behavioral effects of cannabis products labeled as indica, sativa, or generic.

Read the detailed description

This clinical laboratory study will be double-blind, placebo-controlled and will utilize a within-subjects experimental design. Participants will complete 6 outpatient drug administration sessions that will consist of self-administration of smoked cannabis (0, or 25mg THC) labeled as indica, sativa, or generically-labelled. Primary outcomes include performance on cognitive and psychomotor assessments, subjective drug effects, and simulated driving performance. Smoking topography will also be characterized.

Being tested
Cannabis, 0 mg THC (placebo)
Keywords
Cannabis, Indica, Sativa
Medical subject headings
Marijuana Abuse

What participants receive

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

  • CannabisDrug

    Cannabis will be administered via smoked inhalation.

  • 0 mg THC (placebo)Other

    0 mg THC (placebo)

Study groups in NCT07214155
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Indica-Labeled Cannabis - PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants administer smoked cannabis labeled as indica containing 0mg THC.
Receives: Drug: Cannabis; Other: 0 mg THC (placebo)
Sativa-Labeled Cannabis - PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants administer smoked cannabis labeled as Sativa containing 0mg THC.
Receives: Drug: Cannabis; Other: 0 mg THC (placebo)
Generically-Labeled Cannabis - PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants administer smoked cannabis labeled generically containing 0mg THC.
Receives: Drug: Cannabis; Other: 0 mg THC (placebo)
Indica-Labeled Cannabis - ActiveExperimentalParticipants administer smoked cannabis labeled as indica containing 25mg THC.
Receives: Drug: Cannabis
Sativa-Labeled Cannabis - ActiveExperimentalParticipants administer smoked cannabis labeled as sativa containing 25mg THC.
Receives: Drug: Cannabis
Generically-Labeled Cannabis - ActiveExperimentalParticipants administer smoked cannabis labeled generically containing 25mg THC.
Receives: Drug: Cannabis

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Correct Trials on Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task (PASAT)

    Computerized version of Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task will be administered to assess working memory performance. Will report the total correct trials out of 90 recorded (lower scores indicate worse performance).

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  2. Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DRUID) application global impairment score

    Acute cognitive and behavioral impairment will be assessed with global impairment score(range 0-100) on the DRUID app (higher scores indicate greater impairment).

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  3. Number of Correct Trials on the Digit Symbol Substitution Task (DSST)

    Computerized version of Digit Symbol Substitution Task will be administered to assess psychomotor performance. Will report the total correct trials in 90 seconds (lower scores indicate worse performance).

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  4. Biphasic alcohol effects scale (BAES) - Sedative Score

    The BAES is used to assess sedative and stimulant subjective effects of alcohol. It has been shown to be sensitive to the effects of cannabis too. There are 7 sedative-related questionnaire items, each presented on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 10 (extremely), which are integrated to produce an overall sedative score (0-70). Higher score more effects.

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 0.5-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  5. Biphasic alcohol effects scale (BAES) - Stimulant Score

    The BAES is used to assess sedative and stimulant subjective effects of alcohol. It has been shown to be sensitive to the effects of cannabis too. There are 7 stimulant-related questionnaire items, each presented on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 10 (extremely), which are integrated to produce an overall stimulant score (0-70). Higher score more effects.

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 0.5-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  6. Driving performance as assessed by standard deviation of lateral position (SDLP)

    The STISIM Drive® M4000-R Console system will be used to assess driving performance, a state-of-the-art technology that has been independently validated to reflect real-world driving conditions. SDLP (measured in cm) will be determined during each drive. This measure is a composite index of lateral control and incorporates lane weaving, swerving, and over-correcting. SDLP is the gold standard of quantifying the magnitude of driving impairment from drugs and alcohol and has excellent predictive validity to actual driving. Scores range from 0 to no upper limit. Higher scores represent higher magnitude of driving impairment.

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 2-, 4-, and 6-hours post dosing.

  7. Driving performance as assessed by global drive score

    Driving impairment will be assessed via a composite drive score (higher scores indicate greater impairment). The composite drive score is derived by integrating various driving outcomes (see primary and secondary driving outcomes). There is no upper or lower limit to possible scores

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 2-, 4-, and 6-hours post dosing.

  8. Drug Effect Questionnaire (DEQ) - Feel Drug Effect

    The DEQ will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "feel drug effects". Score range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 0.5-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  9. Drug Effect Questionnaire - Confidence to Drive

    The DEQ will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "confidence to drive". Score range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 0.5-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  10. Drug Effect Questionnaire - Alert

    The DEQ will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "alert". Score range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 0.5-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  11. Drug Effect Questionnaire - Sleepy/Tired

    The DEQ will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "sleepy/tired". Score range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 0.5-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Drug Effect Questionnaire - Like Drug Effect

    The DEQ will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "like drug effect". Score range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

    Measured: Baseline, 0-, 0.5-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing

  2. Anticipated Effects of Cannabis Scale (AECS) - Creative

    The AECS will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "creative". Score range from 0 (none) to 10 (extreme) using a 10mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

    Measured: Baseline prior to drug administration

  3. Anticipated Effects of Cannabis Scale (AECS) - Drowsy

    The AECS will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "Drowsy". Score range from 0 (none) to 10 (extreme) using a 10mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

    Measured: Baseline prior to drug administration

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Oct 2025
  2. Study start15 Sep 2026
  3. Primary completionJun 2029 (estimated)
  4. Study completionSep 2029 (estimated)

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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 1
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
All participants will complete all dose conditions (study arms) in a randomized order
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
70 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07214155
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB00529431
Other IDs
R01DA059584
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
3 Oct 2025
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Cannabis in people with Cannabis Intoxication, run by Johns Hopkins 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 7 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Sep 2026. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact Carlos A Zamarripa, PhD (410-550-6969, czamarr2@jhmi.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Correct Trials on Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task (PASAT) (time frame: Baseline, 0-, 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hours post-dosing). The study lists 11 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 18 Sep 2026.

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