Effect of Cannabis on E-Cigarette Use Behavior
Start Date
3/19/2025
Completion Date
10/1/2029
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) administration on motivational, subjective, and physiological effects of electronic cigarettes. The study's goals are to test demand for e-cigarettes, tobacco craving, affect, heart rate, blood pressure, expired breath carbon monoxide, and cognitive performance. Researchers will compare multiple doses of THC and a placebo in participants who smoke e-cigarettes and either smoke or vape THC in the laboratory.
Detailed Description
A full-factorial laboratory study will be conducted to determine the impact of acute THC administration on the dose-related motivational, subjective, and physiological effects of electronic cigarettes. This study will employ a double-blind, placebo-controlled, within-subjects crossover design to examine the dose-effects of THC on e-cigarette use. The study will use multiple active doses of THC and placebo (0, 5, and 30 mg; corresponding to 0, 1, and 6 standard THC unit doses). Participants will be randomized to either smoked or vaporized THC administration using a between-subjects approach to evaluate the effect of congruent versus incongruent routes of THC and tobacco administration on study outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 21 years to No maximum
Interventions
THC High Dose
THC Low Dose
THC 0mg
E-Cigarette Full Nicotine
E-Cigarette Placebo Nicotine
Conditions
Locations
Johns Hopkins University Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
United States