Clinical trials: Abuse Cannabis
Cannabis Dependence, Marijuana Dependence
Nabilone for Cannabis Dependence: A Pilot Study
Cannabis use disorders are an important public health problem in the United States, but there are no effective medications available to treat these disorders.
- Trial name
- NAB CAN (NCT01347762)
- Testing
- Nabilone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Marijuana Dependence
Comparison Between Marijuana Smoked in Cigarette Paper Versus Cigar Paper
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not marijuana blunts will produce comparable plasma THC levels as marijuana joints and if blunts will produce larger cardiovascular and subjective effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00374127
- Testing
- Marijuana blunt, marijuana cigarette
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Cannabis Dependence
Study of Long-Acting Injectable Naltrexone to Treat Cannabis Dependence
This is an 8 week, outpatient research study testing the use of long-acting naltrexone (Vivitrol) as a treatment for marijuana dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT02088177
- Testing
- Long-acting injectable naltrexone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Positron Emission Tomography
Brain Nicotine Receptor Density in Veteran Smokers
Cigarette smoking is more prevalent among Veterans (27%) than the general U.S. population (21%). Smoking is common among people who use marijuana or caffeine heavily, and the use of menthol cigarettes is becoming increasingly…
- Trial name
- BNRDVS (NCT01721473)
- Testing
- positron emission tomography scan
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Marijuana Smoking
Effects of Dronabinol (Oral THC) on Cannabis Use
Study participants received dronabinol (0, 120mg/day and 240mg/day) for 12 consecutive days in a randomized order. During each dronabinol maintenance period they were able to self-administer active or placebo cannabis using…
- Trial name
- NCT01394185
- Testing
- Dronabinol 120mg/day, Dronabinol 240mg/day
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Alcohol Drinking, Marijuana
Marijuana's Impact on Alcohol Motivation and Consumption
This laboratory study will employ a repeated measures experimental design to examine the effect of high (7.2% THC) and moderate (3.1% THC) dose of marijuana, relative to placebo, on alcohol craving and on behavioral economic…
- Trial name
- NCT02983773
- Testing
- THC 7.2%, THC 3.1%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 157 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Cannabis Abuse, Cannabis Dependence
Biobehavioral Effects of Topiramate on Cannabis-Related Outcomes in Adolescents
Cannabis use is a significant public health concern that disproportionately affect youth. Although promising psychosocial interventions are being developed, most youth do not benefit from these interventions alone.
- Trial name
- NCT01110434
- Testing
- Topiramate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cannabis Abuse
Pilot Evaluation of Atomoxetine on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms in Adolescents With Cannabis abusE
The purpose of this study is to determine whether atomoxetine is effective in reducing ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms in adolescents with ADHD and comorbid cannabis abuse.
- Trial name
- PEACE (NCT00687609)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Alcohol Drinking, Marijuana Smoking
Motivation and Skills for Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol/Ethanol (THC/ETOH+) Teens in Jail
This study will focus on treating substance abusing incarcerated teens using individually administered Motivational Interviewing (MI) followed by group Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
- Trial name
- SMART (NCT00506753)
- Testing
- MI/CBT, RT/SU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety, Inflammation, Stress, and Cannabinoids
This study investigates whether the anxiolytic effects and anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis vary as a function of the ratio of CBD to THC, with the goal that these effects may shed light on the mixed data linking cannabis…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety Generalized, Anxiety Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT03491384
- Testing
- Cannabis (smoked flower, ingested edible)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Marijuana Abuse, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Atomoxetine Treatment for ADHD and Marijuana Dependence
The aim of the study is to determine if atomoxetine treatment combined with motivational enhancement therapy is effective in reducing marijuana use in adult individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and marijuana…
- Trial name
- NCT00360269
- Testing
- Atomoxetine, Motivational enhancement therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Cannabis Dependence
Safety and Efficacy of a FAAH-Inhibitor to Treat Cannabis Withdrawal
Cannabis dependence is associated with changes in the brain's cannabinoid system. When cannabis dependent individuals try to quit using cannabis, some of them experience problems that make it difficult for them to achieve and…
- Trial name
- NCT01618656
- Testing
- PF-04457845
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Cannabis Use, Tobacco Use Disorder
N-Acetylcysteine for Smoking Cessation in Tobacco and Cannabis Co-Use
Tobacco and cannabis co-use is a common and growing public health problem, especially in states that have legalized cannabis. There are no pharmacologic treatments for co-occurring tobacco and cannabis use.
- Conditions
- Cannabis Use, Tobacco Use Disorder, Drug Use Disorder
- Trial name
- NAC_CUD-TUD (NCT04627922)
- Testing
- N-Acetyl cysteine, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Ellen Herbst
Cannabis Dependence, Alcohol Dependence
Pharmacological Treatment of Comorbid Alcohol and Marijuana Withdrawal and Dependence
The primary aim of the supplemental study is to provide POC testing of aprepitant as a treatment for comorbid alcohol and cannabis dependence.
- Conditions
- Cannabis Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Cannabis Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02210195
- Testing
- aprepitant, Manual-guided behavioral counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Scripps Research Institute
Schizophrenia, Dual Diagnosis
Cannabis and Schizophrenia: Self-Medication and Agonist Treatment
The first aim of this study is to determine whether a brain reward center (BRC) deficiency in patients with schizophrenia (SCZ) and cannabis use disorder (CUD) will be normalized when patients are given cannabis or dronabinol.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Dual Diagnosis, Schizoaffective Disorder, Psychotic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00946348
- Testing
- Dronabinol, Cannabis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Cannabis Use Disorder
N-Acetylcysteine for Youth Cannabis Use Disorder
This is a 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial of N-acetylcysteine for cannabis use disorder (CUD) in youth (N=192). Participants will be randomized to double-blind NAC or PBO, yielding two equally-allocated treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT03055377
- Testing
- N-acetyl cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina