The Impact of Product Formulation on the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Cannabis Edibles
Cannabis Use
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Cannabis Use
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Have provided written informed consent. Be between the ages of 21 and 55. Be in good general health based on screening procedures (e.g., physical exam, medical history interview, vital signs, routine blood tests). Test negative for illicit drugs (including cannabis) and test negative for alcohol (0% BAC) at screening and before any study sessions. Not be pregnant or nursing (if female). All females must have a negative serum pregnancy test at the screening visit and a negative urine pregnancy test at admission for each session. Have prior experience using THC-dominant cannabis. Have a body mass index (BMI) in the range of 16 to 38 kg/m2. Have not donated blood in the past 30 days. Exclusion Criteria Self-reported use of illicit drugs (e.g., amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, heroin, psilocybin, prescription medications not prescribed to the person) in the past 30 days. History of significant allergic reaction or significant hypersensitivity to cannabis or to any of the other ingredients in the study products. Current concomitant medication use that may interact with the study drug including inhibitors and inducers of CYP2CP and CYP3A4 as well as highly-protein bound drugs and drugs with a narrow therapeutic index such as warfarin, cyclosporine, and amphotericin B. History of or current evidence of a significant medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator or medical staff, will impact the participant's safety or interfere with study outcomes. Evidence of current psychiatric condition (based on MINI for DSM-5). Been in treatment previously for cannabis use disorder. Receiving of any drug as part of a research study within the past 30 days. History of epilepsy or other serious medical condition.
Sites / Locations
- Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Arm 5
Arm 6
Arm 7
Arm 8
Arm 9
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Experimental
Placebo Gummy
Low Dose Gummy
High Dose Gummy
Placebo Chocolate
Low Dose Chocolate
High Dose Chocolate
Placebo Beverage
Low Dose Beverage
High Dose Beverage
Participants will self-administer a gummy containing 0mg THC
Participants will self-administer a gummy containing 10mg THC
Participants will self-administer a gummy containing 25mg THC
Participants will self-administer chocolate containing 0mg THC
Participants will self-administer chocolate containing 10mg THC
Participants will self-administer chocolate containing 25mg THC
Participants will self-administer a beverage containing 0mg THC
Participants will self-administer a beverage containing 10mg THC
Participants will self-administer a beverage containing 25mg THC