Comparative Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Effects of Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC (NCT05287256) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Comparative Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Effects of Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC
United States28 participantsStarted 2022-05-23
Plain-language summary
The current study will investigate the subjective, physiological, and cognitive performance effects of inhaled and orally ingested Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in comparison to both placebo and Delta-9 THC. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of Delta-8 THC as compared to placebo and Delta-9 THC. Oral fluid, urine, blood, and hair specimens will be collected from participants.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Have provided written informed consent
. Be between the ages of 18 and 45
. Be in good general health based on a physical examination, medical history, vital signs, and screening urine and blood tests
. Test negative for recent cannabis use in urine at the screening visit and again upon admission for each experimental session
. Test negative for other drugs of abuse, including alcohol at the screening visit and upon arrival for each experimental session
. 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 clinic admission.
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
Self-reported Drug Effect ratings on the Drug Effect Questionnaire (DEQ)
. Have a body mass index (BMI) in the range of 19 to 36 kg/m2
. Blood pressure at Screening Visit does not exceed a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 150 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg
Exclusion criteria
. Non-medical use of psychoactive drugs other than, nicotine, alcohol, or caffeine in the month prior to the Screening Visit;
. History of or current evidence of significant medical or psychiatric illness judged by the investigator to put the participant at greater risk of experiencing an adverse event due to exposure or completion of other study procedures.
. Use of an over-the-counter (OTC), systemic or topical drug(s), herbal supplement(s), or vitamin(s) within 14 days of experimental sessions; which, in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor, will interfere with the study result or the safety of the subject.
. Use of a prescription medication (with the exception of birth control prescriptions) within 14 days of experimental sessions; which, in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor, will interfere with the study result or the safety of the subject. This includes any medication metabolized via CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2B10, or which induce/inhibit CYP3A4 enzymes.
. Use of any hemp, cannabis or cannabinoid product in the past 3 months.
. History of xerostomia (dry mouth), or the presence of mucositis, gum infection or bleeding, or other significant oral cavity disease or disorder that in the investigator's opinion may affect the collection of oral fluid samples.
. History of clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias or vasospastic disease (e.g., Prinzmetal's angina).
. Enrolled in another clinical trial or have received any drug as part of a research study within 30 days prior to dosing.