Clinical trials: Cannabis Dependence
Cannabis Dependence
Fixed or Self-Titrated Dosages of Sativex on Cannabis Users
The purpose of this study is to to demonstrate the feasibility and tolerability of the use of Sativex in cannabis dependent individuals and to assess the effects of fixed or self titrated dosages of SATIVEX®…
- Trial name
- NCT01748799
- Testing
- Sativex
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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
Depression, Marijuana Abuse
Free Venlafaxine Treatment for Marijuana Addiction and Depression - 1
The purpose of this study is to determine if Venlafaxine Extended Release (Ven-XR) is effective in treating individuals with marijuana addiction and depression.
- Trial name
- VEN (NCT00131456)
- Testing
- Venlafaxine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Marijuana Dependence
Effect of Oxytocin on Stress in Marijuana Users
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how people who frequently use marijuana respond to a stressful task, and if a medication (oxytocin) affects this response.
- Trial name
- NCT01335789
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Marijuana Dependence
Baclofen Effects on Marijuana Dependence
Studies show that certain reminders of drug use such as the sight of someone using marijuana, pictures of blunts, particular moments throughout the day, prompt marijuana users to smoke marijuana.
- Trial name
- NCT02011516
- Testing
- Baclofen, Psychosocial
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cannabis Dependence
Treatment for Cannabis Withdrawal and Dependence
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States, and worldwide, with 1 in 10 users estimated to meet diagnostic criteria for cannabis dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT01611948
- Testing
- Aprepitant, Manual-guided behavioral counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- The Scripps Research 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
Marijuana Dependence
Effect of Baclofen on Marijuana Withdrawal and Relapse
The purpose of this study is to determine if baclofen dose-dependently decreases marijuana's direct effects and symptoms of marijuana withdrawal and thus decreases marijuana relapse.
- Trial name
- NCT00373295
- Testing
- Baclofen, Marijuana
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
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
Marijuana Dependence
Pregnenolone and Marijuana Dependence
The cannabinoid delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive component of marijuana. THC is believed to be a significant factor in the addictive potential associated with marijuana use.
- Trial name
- NCT02439814
- Testing
- Pregnenolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Marijuana Dependence
Buspirone Treatment for Marijuana Dependence
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug, yet few clinical trials have evaluated pharmacotherapy treatments for marijuana dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT00875836
- Testing
- Buspirone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Marijuana Dependence
Hormones and Reduction in Co-users of Marijuana and Nicotine
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of progesterone (a naturally occurring hormone found in both men and women) on reducing marijuana use.
- Trial name
- NCT02579421
- Testing
- Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Cannabis Dependence, Nicotine Dependence
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Nicotine Transdermal Patch for Cannabis Dependence and Nicotine Dependence
The investigators are conducting a Stage 1 pilot feasibility study at McLean Hospital to develop and refine a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention.
- Trial name
- CBT-MJ-NIC (NCT01292642)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Pain, Insomnia
Effect of Medical Marijuana on Neurocognition and Escalation of Use
This study will use a randomized controlled design to test whether patients who use medical marijuana, compared to a waitlist control group, experience a change in health outcomes (relief of symptoms, or adverse health outcomes…
- Conditions
- Pain, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- MMNE (NCT03224468)
- Testing
- Medical Marijuana
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cannabis Dependence
Sativex and Behavioral-relapse Prevention Strategy in Cannabis Dependence
The purpose of this study is assess Sativex as a treatment for Cannabis dependence. Initially a pilot study will be conducted in five subjects seeking treatment for cannabis dependence to ensure that our planned self-titration…
- Trial name
- NCT01747850
- Testing
- Motivational Enhancement/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sativex
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Cannabis Dependence
Quetiapine Pharmacotherapy for Cannabis Dependence
Despite a benign public perception, marijuana use disorders represent a significant public health problem. The development of safe and effective pharmacotherapies for marijuana dependence is an important unmet public health need.
- Trial name
- QUEST (NCT01697709)
- Testing
- Quetiapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
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
Marijuana Dependence
Effectiveness Study of Dronabinol and BRENDA for the Treatment of Cannabis Withdrawal
This treatment study is targeted specifically for those who want to stop using marijuana. We want to find out if patients who are dependent on marijuana and want to stop using are helped by a combination of the drug dronabinol…
- Trial name
- NCT00480441
- Testing
- Dronabinol, BRENDA therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cannabis, Marijuana Abuse
Dronabinol Interactions With Cognitive Enhancing Drug in Humans
Marijuana use is a major problem among veterans and non-veterans. A patient's use of marijuana while engaged in psychotherapy treatment may affect their memory and, therefore, limit their ability to benefit from treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00842985
- Testing
- drug condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University