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Evaluation of the Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) Compared to Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Alprazolam

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Cannabis Use Disorder
Interventions
Drug: Placebo oral capsule
Registration Number
NCT03398083
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the abuse potential of CBD to determine whether it should remain as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, or be recommended for decontrol.

Detailed Description

This is a single-dose, randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled crossover study that evaluates CBD in comparison with THC, alprazolam, and placebo in healthy recreational drug users.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  • Must understand and provide written informed consent prior to the initiation of any protocol-specific procedures.

  • Male or female subjects 18 to 55 years of age, inclusive.

  • Body mass index (BMI) within the range of 19.0 to 30.0 kg/m2, inclusive, and a minimum weight of at least 50.0 kg.

  • Healthy, as determined by no clinically significant medical history, physical examination,

  • 12-lead ECG, vital signs or laboratory (including hematology, clinical chemistry biochemistry, urinalysis, and serology) findings at Screening, as judged by the investigator.

  • Must be a recreational drug user, defined as meeting all of the following criteria:

    • ≥10 lifetime non-therapeutic experiences (i.e., for psychoactive effects) with CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, barbiturates, zolpidem, eszopiclone, propofol/fospropofol, gamma-hydroxy-butyrate).
    • ≥10 lifetime non-therapeutic experiences with cannabinoids (e.g., cannabis, hashish, THC, nabilone).
    • At least 3 non-therapeutic uses of a sedative, and at least 3 non-therapeutic uses of a cannabinoid, within the 3 months prior to Screening.
  • Must pass Qualification Phase eligibility criteria.

  • Female subjects of childbearing potential who are not abstinent must be using and willing to continue using medically acceptable contraception throughout the trial and for 30 days after last dose. In the context of this trial, highly effective methods of contraception are defined as those, alone or in combination, that result in a low failure rate (i.e., less than 1% per year) when used consistently and correctly. Such methods include hormonal contraceptives, intrauterine devices/hormone-releasing systems, double-barrier methods, bilateral tubal occlusion, vasectomized partner, or sexual abstinence. Abstinence is only acceptable as true (total) abstinence, when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the patient; periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods) and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception.

  • Non-vasectomized male subjects must agree to a highly effective method of contraception with female partner(s) of childbearing potential and may not donate sperm throughout the trial and for 90 days after the last study drug administration.

  • Able to speak, read, and understand English sufficiently to allow completion of all study assessments.

  • Must be willing and able to abide by all study requirements and restrictions.

Exclusion Criteria
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CBD (500 mg)AlprazolamCBD (500 mg) capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
CBD (500 mg)Placebo oral capsuleCBD (500 mg) capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
CBD (1000 mg)Placebo oral capsuleCBD (1000 mg) capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
THC (2.5 mg)Placebo oral capsuleTHC 2.5 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
THC (30 mg)Placebo oral capsuleTHC 30 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
AlprazolamPlacebo oral capsuleAlpraxolam 1.5 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
THC (2.5 mg)CBDTHC 2.5 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
CBD (500 mg)THCCBD (500 mg) capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
CBD (1000 mg)THCCBD (1000 mg) capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
CBD (1000 mg)AlprazolamCBD (1000 mg) capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
AlprazolamCBDAlpraxolam 1.5 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
THC (2.5 mg)AlprazolamTHC 2.5 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
AlprazolamTHCAlpraxolam 1.5 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
THC (30 mg)AlprazolamTHC 30 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
THC (30 mg)CBDTHC 30 mg capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
Placebo Oral CapsuleTHCPlacebo capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
Placebo Oral CapsuleAlprazolamPlacebo capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
Placebo Oral CapsuleCBDPlacebo capsule by mouth one time during the 18 day treatment period
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual Analog Scale18 days

Subjects will complete 13 scales. Each Visual Analog Scale is a self-administered assessment evaluating the subjective effects of a study agent. Subjects will be instructed to respond to the questions with regards to how they feel at that moment of the assessment on a 100 mm Likert Scale with 0 being "Not at all" and 100 being "Very" or "Extremely". All scales are unipolar or bipolar.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of Increased Vital Signs25 days

Number of participants with adverse events as assessed by vital signs

Incidence of Increased ECG Reading25 days

Number of participants with adverse events as assessed by ECG

Incidence of Clinically Significant Laboratory Values25 days

Number of participants with adverse events as assessed by laboratory changes

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Debra Kelsh, MD

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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