NCT06859710PHASE1RecruitingAccepts Healthy Volunteers
THC and CBD: A Controlled Human Study Probing a Harm Reduction Strategy
University of California, Los Angeles
Start Date
11/5/2025
Completion Date
9/1/2028
Summary
The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of CBD on the effects of THC.
Detailed Description
Some evidence indicates that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabis component, might mitigate certain effects of THC. This study will examine possible roles for CBD in modulating THC's adverse and analgesic effects.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 21 years to 55 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or non-pregnant and non-lactating females aged 21-55 years
* Report cannabis use 1-7 days per week over the month prior to screening
* Not currently seeking treatment for their cannabis use
* History of inhaled cannabis use
* Have a Body Mass Index from 18.5 - 34 kg/m2
* Able to perform all study procedures
* Must be using a contraceptive (hormonal or barrier methods)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Meeting DSM-V criteria for severe Cannabis Use disorder (CUD) or any substance use disorder other than nicotine, caffeine, mild or moderate CUD
* Evidence of severe psychiatric illness (e.g. mood or anxiety disorder with functional impairment or suicide risk, schizophrenia) judged by the study physician (and PI) to put the participant at greater risk of experiencing adverse events due to completion of study procedures, interfere with their ability to participate in the study, or their capacity to provide informed consent.
* Report using other illicit drugs in the prior 4 weeks
* Current pain
* Pregnancy
* Currently enrolled in another research protocol
* Not using a contraceptive method (hormonal or barrier methods)
* Insensitivity to the cold water stimulus of the Cold Pressor Test
* Any disorders that might make cannabis administration hazardous as determined by evaluation physician after review of all medical assessments along with medical history.
* Not able to speak and read English
Interventions
DRUG
Placebo
DRUG
THC
DRUG
CBD 20 mg
DRUG
CBD 40 mg
DRUG
CBD 80 mg
Conditions
Abuse, DrugPain
Locations
UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids
Los Angeles, California 90095
United States