Status:

COMPLETED

The CANabidiol Use for RElief of Short Term Insomnia

Lead Sponsor:

Bod Australia

Collaborating Sponsors:

Woolcock Institute of Medical Research

Conditions:

Sleep Disturbance

Insomnia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of 50 mg and 100 mg per day oral CBD product versus a placebo over 8 weeks on insomnia severity in adults aged 18-65 years old with insomnia symptoms.

Detailed Description

This is a double-blind, randomised, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study of 8 weeks of oral CBD at 50 or 100 mg per day versus placebo in 198 participants with insomnia symptoms as classified by a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and females aged 18-65 years old, inclusive.
  • Females must be non-pregnant, non-lactating.
  • Proficient in English and have internet access and a mobile phone.
  • Insomnia symptoms as classified by an Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score of 8 - 21 and have experienced these symptoms over the past month at pre-screening.
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
  • All male and females of childbearing potential must agree to use two forms of effective contraception from the time of signing informed consent until 30 days after study completion.

Exclusion

  • Serious medical and/or psychiatric illnesses/disorders that will require treatment during the trial period.
  • The use of any drug known to affect sleep during the study one week prior the randomization, including:
  • Sedatives (benzodiazepines, Z drugs, agomelatine, suvorexant, sodium oxybate, sedating antidepressants, sedating antihistamines, antipsychotics, melatonin, valerian).
  • Opioids (e.g. morphine, codeine, oxycodone, methadone, buprenorphine, fentanyl, tramadol, tapentadol, hydromorphone).
  • Stimulants (e.g. methylphenidate, dexamphetamine, modafinil, phentermine).
  • Excessive caffeine use (defined as \> 600mg caffeine or approximately 6 cups of caffeinated beverages a day) that, in the opinion of the medical doctor, contributes to the participant's insomnia.
  • Excessive alcohol use (defined as per NHMRC guideline, i.e. no more than four standard drinks per day on average for men, and for women, no more than two).
  • The use of cannabinoids or a cannabinoid-based medicine within 3 months prior to study Day 1 and unwillingness to abstain from recreational drug use during the study period.
  • Cannabis dependence or any other drug or alcohol dependence within the past two years.
  • Positive urine drug screen (e.g., amphetamines type substances, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, and opiates) at screening or Day -1 or a history of drug abuse within the past 2 years.
  • Known hypersensitivity to cannabis-based products or any of the excipients in the study drug.
  • Use of any investigational drug or involvement in another clinical trial within 30 days of screening day.
  • Use of anti-coagulant drugs such as warfarin or those known to be metabolised by CYP450 enzymes.
  • Current or ongoing treatments for insomnia (e.g. cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and CNS-active drugs).
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea determined by the MAPI questionnaire or other self-reported sleep disorders.
  • Medical conditions that result in frequent sleep disturbance (e.g. nocturia).
  • History of attempted suicide in the past 12 months.
  • Clinically significant hepatic abnormalities determined by the screening blood test.
  • Shift work, jet lag or trans-meridian travel (two time zones) in the past month.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 7 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

208 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05253417

Start Date

May 1 2022

End Date

July 7 2023

Last Update

August 16 2023

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Woolcock Institute

Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, 2037

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Fusion Clinical Research

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 5000