Status:

COMPLETED

CBD for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Conditions:

Alcohol Use Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-60 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study designed to assess the efficacy of full spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) and broad spectrum CBD, compared to a placebo control (PC), to reduc...

Detailed Description

The current study will directly test the hypothesis that a moderate dose of cannabidiol (CBD) leads to a reduction in alcohol consumption, alcohol craving, peripheral markers of inflammation, and anxi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must be between 21-60 years old.
  • Meets Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-V) criteria for current Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) of at least moderate severity (i.e., 4 or more DSM-V symptoms).
  • Currently seeking treatment for AUD.
  • If male, reports drinking, on average, at least 21 standard alcoholic drinks per week prior to screening; if female, reports drinking, on average, at least 14 standard drinks per week prior to screening.
  • Have at least one heavy drinking day (4 or more drinks per day for women/5 or more drinks per day for men) during the 7-day period prior to screening.
  • Live within 35 miles of the study site.

Exclusion

  • Self-reported DSM-V diagnosis of any other substance use disorder.
  • Use nicotine daily.
  • Self-report use of cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, cannabis, or benzodiazepines in the last 30 days.
  • Report having or being treated for a current DSM-V Axis I diagnosis, including major depression, panic disorder, obsessive/compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, or any other psychotic or organic mental disorder.
  • Endorsing an item on the RMTS-S measure of suicide risk.
  • Currently taking any of the following medications:
  • Those known to have a major interaction with Epidiolex.
  • Acute treatment with any antiepileptic medications.
  • Medication known to affect alcohol intake (e.g., disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate, and/or topiramate).
  • Self-reported history of severe alcohol withdrawal (e.g., seizure, delirium tremens).
  • Clinically significant medical problems such as cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, or endocrine problems that would impair participation or limit medication ingestion.
  • Current or past alcohol-related medical illness, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, hepatocellular disease, or peptic ulcer.
  • Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, or who are not using a reliable form of birth control.
  • Current charges pending for a violent crime (not including DUI-related offenses).
  • Lack of a stable living situation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 30 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 31 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

45 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04873453

Start Date

August 30 2021

End Date

May 31 2023

Last Update

October 1 2024

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University of Colorado Denver

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045