NCT06859723 High Potency Cannabis: Acute and Protracted Effects
| NCT ID | NCT06859723 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Condition | Abuse Cannabis |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-07-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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.
Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.
This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-03 with a primary completion date of 2027-07-01.
⚠ 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
The purpose of this research is to assess the effects of smoked cananbis when cannabis is smoked during periods of cannabis use as usual and after a brief period of abstinence.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Male or non-pregnant and non-lactating females aged 21-55 years * Report cannabis smoking near daily * Not currently seeking treatment for their cannabis use * Have a Body Mass Index from 18.5 - 34kg/m2. * Able to perform all study procedures * Must be using a contraceptive (hormonal or barrier methods) Exclusion Criteria: * Meeting DSM-V criteria for any substance use disorder other than cannabis, nicotine, caffeine * Do not have positive urine toxicology for cannabis use during screening * 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 predominant licit use of medical cannabis, prescription analgesics, or any medications that may affect study outcomes * 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
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06859723 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 55 Years, studying Abuse Cannabis. 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 NCT06859723 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.
Is NCT06859723 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06859723 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cannabislab@mednet.ucla.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06859723 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06859723 clinical trial?
NCT06859723 is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.