Cannabidiol in Opioid Use Disorder and Chronic Pain (NCT04587791) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cannabidiol in Opioid Use Disorder and Chronic Pain
United States34 participantsStarted 2021-12-08
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover human laboratory study investigating the dose-dependent safety and acute effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on measures of pain and opioid craving in outpatients with opioid use disorder (OUD) receiving medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine. With a duration of approximately 4 weeks, participants will come to the testing site for a total of five times: one initial screening session, and four experimental sessions where study medication, CBD, will be administered, separated by at least 72 hours to limit carryover effects.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and females, Veterans and non-Veterans, aged between 18 and 70 years old.
* Diagnosed with OUD and currently enrolled in methadone or buprenorphine maintenance treatment.
* Having chronic pain, uniformly operationalized as grade II (high-intensity) non-cancer pain for ≥ 6 months.
* Capable of providing informed consent in English.
* Compliant in opioid maintenance treatment and on a stable dose for four weeks or longer.
* Not meeting DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorders other than OUD or tobacco use disorder within the last 12 months.
* No current medical problems deemed contraindicated for participation by principal investigator.
* For women, not pregnant as determined by pregnancy screening; not breast-feeding; using acceptable birth control methods. Acceptable contraception for females includes oral contraceptives, contraceptive depot injections, contraceptive subdermal implants, intrauterine devices, or surgical contraception methods. Acceptable contraception for males includes condoms or surgical contraception methods.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other current major psychiatric disorders deemed clinically unstable by the principal investigator, such as severe depression and/or active suicidal ideation.
* Having experienced major psychosocial stressors recently (≤ 6 weeks before enrollment), at the discretion of the principal investigator.
* Methadone dose under 30 mg or over 150 mg/day.
* Buprenorphine dose over 24 mg per day.
* Having rece…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Safety and tolerability of CBD measured by the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Effects (SAFTEE)
Timeframe: Baseline (30 minutes before the administration of CBD) and +240 minutes after the administration of CBD
2
Abuse potential of CBD measured by the Drug Effects Questionnaire (DEQ)
Timeframe: Baseline (30 minutes before the administration of CBD), and every 30 minutes after the administration of CBD (up to +240 minutes)
3
Cognitive effects of CBD measured by the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (HVLT)
Timeframe: +210 minutes after the administration of CBD
4
Cognitive/psychomotor effects of CBD measured by the Continuous Performance Test (CPT)
Timeframe: +210 minutes after the administration of CBD