Wayne Warrior CAnnabis Research and Education: Cannabis and Behavioral Health
Wayne State University
Summary
This study is a randomized, controlled clinical trial to examine the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for treating veterans with PTSD and suicidal ideation.
Description
In this clinical trial, we will recruit veterans with PTSD who report using cannabis or have interest in trying cannabis for symptom relief. Veterans will be randomized into one of four different groups: THC (∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (cannabidiol), THC+CBD, and Placebo, and undergo a 12-week treatment phase where they will be asked to smoke their assigned cannabis dose every day for 12 weeks. Participants will complete weekly questionnaires regarding their mood, behavior and drug consumption. Furthermore, there is a laboratory component that will assess cognition, fear conditioning, and o…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 19–69 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * a healthy veteran who has served in a branch of the US armed forces * report using cannabis within the past year * currently meet DSM-5 criteria for PTSD and a score of 25 or greater on the CAPS-5 (the anchor, or index, trauma does not have to be related to military service) * between the ages of 19-69 years old * not seeking treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder * stable (i.e., under the care of a physician or therapist and not experiencing acute symptoms) on psychotropic medications and/or psychotherapy before the study begins (participants can be in treatment for PTSD)…
Interventions
- DrugTetrahydrocannabinol
Plant cannabis that will be smoked
- DrugCannabidiol
Plant cannabidiol that will be smoked
- DrugPlacebo
Plant will be smoked.
Location
- Wayne State UniversityDetroit, Michigan