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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT05649059

NCT05649059 Investigating the Effects of Cannabidiol on Social Anxiety Disorder

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NCT ID NCT05649059
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Condition Phobia, Social
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2025-07-10
Primary Completion 2026-05

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 55 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CannabidiolPlacebo

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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 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-10 with a primary completion date of 2026-05.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether a single-dose of Epidiolex (cannabidiol) is associated with reduced psychological, physiological, and neuroimaging measures of anxiety in people diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent. * Sufficiently fluent in English to participate in the trial. * Between 18-55 years of age (inclusive). * Right-hand dominant. * Current medications are stable for past 30 days (no changes to dose or frequency). * Negative result on pregnancy test (if female). * Negative result on urine drug screening. * Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS ≥ 60). Exclusion Criteria: * History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, delusional disorders. * History of eating disorder within past 6 months. * History of any traumatic brain injury. * Currently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. * Presence of severe medical illness that would prevent completion of study procedures. * Presence of significant neurological illness or cognitive dysfunction (e.g.; seizures, dementia). * History of substance use disorder within past 6 months (other than nicotine and caffeine). * Use of any cannabis-containing products in past 30 days (CBD or THC). * Use of benzodiazepines in past 2 weeks. * Use of alpha- or beta-blockers in past week. * History of claustrophobia. * Contraindications for MRI (e.g.; shrapnel). * Presence of any other medical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, may interfere with the study procedures. * Use of concomitant medication that has a strong interaction with CBD. * History of liver disease. * History of hypersensitivity to cannabinoids. * History of hypersensitivity to sesame seed oil. * Currently breastfeeding (if female).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Omar Rutledge, MS

✉ orutledge@mit.edu

📞 617-324-2898

Principal Investigator

John Gabrieli, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05649059 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 55 Years, studying Phobia, Social. 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 NCT05649059 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT05649059 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05649059 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at orutledge@mit.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05649059 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Cambridge, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05649059 clinical trial?

NCT05649059 is sponsored by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The principal investigator is John Gabrieli, PhD at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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