Psychological and Physiological Effects of Cannabigerol (CBG)
Washington State University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the acute effects of cannabigerol (CBG) on various psychological (e.g., anxiety, stress, mood, memory, impairment, intoxication, side effects) and physiological (blood pressure, cortisol, heart rate variability, electrodermal activity, pain tolerance, temperature) outcomes. Further, potential side effects of CBG (sleepiness/fatigue, dry mouth/eyes, increased appetite, and dizziness nausea) will be assessed. As such, the study is focused on better understanding some of the potentially beneficial and detrimental effects of CBG on humans.
Description
Recruitment: Healthy adult participants (aged 21+) will be recruited from the community via advertisements posted on campus, in businesses (including cannabis dispensaries), and on social media. Prospective participants will complete a brief online Qualtrics survey to determine eligibility. Specifically, to be eligible participants will need to be 21+ years of age, speak fluent English, be literate, be free of serious psychiatric disorders (psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders), neurological disorders (head injuries, brain tumors, Parkinson's disease), diabetes, low blood pressure, pregnancy…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 21+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: 21+ years of age Fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: Illiterate Serious psychiatric disorders (i.e., psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders) Intellectual disability Chronic neurological disorders (e.g., head injuries, brain tumors, Parkinson's disease) Diabetes Low blood pressure Pregnant or breastfeeding Recent illicit drug use (past 2 months) - does not include cannabis Dietary restrictions preventing them from eating muffin, yogurt, milk/juice
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementCBG Intervention
50 mg CBG Administered
- OtherPlacebo Intervention
Participants will be administered a placebo
Location
- Washington State University - Pullman CampusPullman, Washington