Actively Recruiting
Alcohol Use Disorder and Cannabidiol
Led by University of Colorado, Denver · Updated on 2024-10-01
180
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
204 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study designed to assess the efficacy of full spectrum CBD and broad spectrum CBD, compared to a placebo control (PC), to reduce drinking in participants with alcohol use disorder. If eligible for the study, subjects will be randomized to receive one of the conditions for 12 weeks.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Alcohol Use Disorder and Cannabidiol
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Must be 21 years old or older
- Meets DSM-V criteria for moderate or severe Alcohol Use Disorder with at least 4 symptoms
- Expresses a desire to reduce or quit drinking
- Males must drink at least 15 standard alcoholic drinks per week; females must drink at least 10 drinks per week prior to screening
- Able to attend in-person visits at the study site
- Current nicotine users are eligible
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of any other substance use disorder
- Use of illicit or recreational drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamines, amphetamines, MDMA, opioids, or benzodiazepines in the last 30 days
- Daily cannabis use
- Use of CBD products for medical reasons
- Serious psychiatric disorders including panic disorder, obsessive/compulsive disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, cluster B personality disorders, eating disorders, or other psychotic disorders
- Positive suicide risk item on the C-SSRS
- Current use of medications that interact with Epidiolex, antiepileptics, or medications affecting alcohol intake (disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate, topiramate)
- History of severe alcohol withdrawal like seizures or delirium tremens
- Significant medical problems in the past six months affecting cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, or endocrine systems
- Current or past alcohol-related medical illness such as gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, liver disease, or peptic ulcer
- Females who are pregnant, nursing, or not using reliable birth control
- Current charges pending for violent crimes except DUI
- Lack of stable living situation
- Lack of internet access
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Raeghan Mueller, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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