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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05389930

NCT05389930 Cannabis' Impact on Alcohol Consumption

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NCT ID NCT05389930
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Brown University
Condition Alcohol Drinking
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 350 participants
Start Date 2023-03-16
Primary Completion 2027-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 50 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
THC-dominant cannabisCBD-dominant cannabisCannabis placebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 350 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This study employs a repeated measures experimental design to examine the effect of THC-dominant dose of cannabis and CBD-dominant dose of cannabis, relative to placebo, on subsequent drinking in an alcohol choice task in which participants choose either to drink or receive monetary reinforcement for drinks not consumed. Cannabis will be administered simultaneously with an alcohol-priming dose or alcohol placebo. The study will enroll up to 350 nontreatment-seeking heavy episodic alcohol drinkers who use cannabis weekly.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 to 50 * English-speaking * cannabis smoking in past two months * heavy drinking in past two months * in good physical health and weighing \< 250 lbs * zero breath alcohol at each visit Exclusion Criteria: * positive pregnancy test * nursing * positive urine toxicology screen for drugs other than cannabis * interest to quit or receive treatment for cannabis or alcohol use

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jane Metrik, PhD

✉ Jane_Metrik@brown.edu

📞 401-863-6650

Principal Investigator

Jane Metrik, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Brown University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05389930 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Alcohol Drinking. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05389930 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT05389930 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05389930 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Jane_Metrik@brown.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05389930 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Providence, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05389930 clinical trial?

NCT05389930 is sponsored by Brown University. The principal investigator is Jane Metrik, PhD at Brown University. The trial plans to enroll 350 participants.

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