Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Cannabis and Processing Emotions Study

Lead Sponsor:

Auburn University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Society of Addiction Psychology

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Conditions:

Cannabis Use Disorder, Severe

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to test a causal neural mechanism of cannabis use-related problem recognition in individuals with severe cannabis use disorder using a non-invasive form of neuromodulation ca...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meets criteria for current, severe Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), as assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview (SCID) for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) during the screening interview
  • Reports engagement in cannabis use at least four days per week, on average, over the past year
  • Provide a urine sample positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
  • Able to read and write in English
  • Has used cannabis at least 20 days in the past month
  • Endorses at least 10 distinct (of 40 possible) cannabis use-related problems across the screening interview and Lab Visit 1 questionnaires

Exclusion

  • Other non-cannabis illicit substance use more than once per month, on average, over the past year
  • Current DSM-5 moderate or severe Alcohol Use Disorder, as assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview (SCID) for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) during the screening interview
  • History of bipolar I or psychosis spectrum disorders, as assessed by the SCID for DSM-5 during the screening interview
  • Acute suicidality requiring treatment escalation, as assessed during the screening interview
  • Currently taking any daily psychotropic medication
  • Failure to meet standard MRI inclusion criteria (i.e., no presence of claustrophobia; cardiac pacemakers; neural pacemakers; surgical clips in the brain or blood vessels; surgically implanted metal plates, screws, or pins; cochlear implants; implanted uterine devices; metal braces; other metal objects in the body; history of significant injury to the brain or spinal cord; or pregnancy)
  • Medical contraindications for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS; i.e., presence of a neurological disorder known to alter risk for seizures \[e.g., stroke, aneurysm, brain surgery, structural brain lesion, brain injury, frequent/severe headaches\], current medication therapy known to alter seizure threshold \[e.g., clomipramine, Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors, imipramine, clozapine\], recurrent seizures or epilepsy or family history of hereditary epilepsy, pregnancy, metallic implants in the body or other devices that may be affected by magnetic fields, or significant heart disease or cerebrovascular disease)
  • History of allergies to cosmetics/lotions or EEG gel
  • History of migraines
  • Currently engaged in treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2026

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06907979

Start Date

January 1 2026

End Date

May 1 2027

Last Update

November 10 2025

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