Endourage Complete Spectrum Oral Mucosal Drops (OMD) in Adults Desiring a Reduction in Ethanol Use

A Post Marketing Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Endourage Complete Spectrum Oral Mucosal Drops (OMD) in Adults Desiring a Reduction in Ethanol Use

This is the first clinical trial of Endourage OMD 1200 for persons desiring to reduce their alcohol consumption.

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This is a 112-day, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Endourage 1200 mg Complete Spectrum Oral Mucosal Drops (OMD ™). A total of 32 study participants will be enrolled. Placebo (Hemp seed oil and peppermint flavoring) Isolate (CBD no terpenes Hemp seed oil [slightly lower concentration of CBD ratio]) Endourage OMD (Full flower extract with a 1:1 ratio of cannabis terpenes, Hemp seed oil and peppermint flavoring)

The study will be double-blind; neither the Investigator nor the study participant will know to which study treatment arm the participant is assigned. All 3 study treatments will be packaged in identical bottles and similar labelling. Study treatment dispensing and return will be managed centrally; study treatment will be mailed directly to study participants. The 2 control test articles have been designed and flavored to look and taste like OMD study product.

Placebo OMD Endourage OMD (Full flower extract with a 1:1 ratio of cannabis terpenes, Hemp seed oil and peppermint flavoring)

OMD Placebo Endourage OMD (Full flower extract with a 1:1 ratio of cannabis terpenes, Hemp seed oil and peppermint flavoring)

The CBD/THC ratio of OMD 1200 is 14:1 and the CBD/Terpene ratio is 1:1. Each ¼ dropper contains 10.2 mg of CBD and 0.7 mg of THC. The total % THC is 0.28%. These ratios indicate that the product will not cause euphoria.

The isolate formulation contains 0% cannabinoids (CBD 0.00%; CBDa 0.00%; detla 9 THC 0.00%; THCa 0.00%).

Total CBD = CBD + (CBD-A * 0.877). Total THC = THCA-A * 0.877 + Delta 9 THC, ND = <LOQ, T-Caryophyllene = Trans-Caryophyllene, <LOQ = Less Than Limit of Quantitation, QNS = Quantity Not Sufficient. (%) = Percent, (ppm) = Parts per Million, (ppb) = Parts per Billion, (μg/Kg) = Microgram per Kilogram, (mg/g) = Milligram per Gram, ppm = (μg/g), ppb = (μg/kg),

Mentha piperita Leaf /Stem Oil; Physical state: Liquid. Color: Colorless to pale yellow; Characteristic peppermint odor; Not dangerous goods.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), measure for anxiety. Baseline scores will be compared to scores at end of study across arms. Change in anxiety scores from baseline to end of study will be measured. Range from 0-4 for minimal; 5-9 mild; 10-14 moderate; 15-21 severe. Changes will be compared across arms. Increased scores will indicate that study product was not effective in decreasing symptoms measured (anxiety).

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), measure for depression. Change in depression scores from baseline to end of study. Total Score for Depression Severity will be compared across arms from baseline to end of study at 112-days. Score ranges from: 1-4 Minimal depression; 5-9 Mild depression; 10-14 Moderate depression; 15-19 Moderately severe depression; 20-27 Severe depression. Increased scores indicate that study product is not effective in decreasing symptoms measured (depression).

The Alcohol Craving Questionnaire Short Form (ACQ-SF-R) will be compared from baseline to end of study. Changes in craving score will be measured in each arm of study. Scores from 1-7 (strongly disagree to strongly agree) is measured across 12 items and 4 sub-scales ([1] compulsivity, [2] expectancy, [3] purposefulness, and [4] emotionality). The sum of the raw scores for each factor will be calculated and compared from baseline to the end of study across arms. Increased scores indicate that study product is not effective in reducing cravings for alcohol.

To determine CBDs impact on anxiety, depression, and alcohol craving that trigger desires to consume alcohol versus abstain.

Daily diary of symptom(s), dose(s) of study product and alcohol use will be kept by participants. Diary entries of symptoms, daily dose of study product and daily alcohol use will be measured and compared across study arms from baseline to end of study.

Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 years of age or older who can provide informed consent Ability to read and write in the English language and follow study-related procedures Ability to have mail/ study drug delivered to an address and/or P.O. Box in the recipient's name. If a woman of childbearing age, willing to use a dual method of contraception (barrier and/or hormonal) Exclusion Criteria: Active illicit or non-prescribed drug use Concomitant use of benzodiazepines Concomitant use of Antabuse Documented history and active treatment for seizure disorder Transaminase elevation Hepatitis C infection (currently on therapy and/or any transaminitis elevation) Hepatitis B infection (currently on therapy and/or any transaminitis elevation) Any form of mental impairment that will/could hinder safe participation in the study Pregnancy or breast-feeding

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