Pregnenolone for Cannabis Intoxication Treatment

Pregnenolone as a Treatment for Cannabis Intoxication

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Cannabis Intoxication
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for healthy adults who have used cannabis in the past but not in the last month. Participants will take either pregnenolone or a placebo to see how it affects symptoms of cannabis intoxication.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 65 years old.
  • I am in good general health.
  • I have used cannabis in the last three years but not in the last month.
  • I have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 36.
  • I have normal blood pressure and heart rate.
  • I have tested negative for illicit drugs and alcohol.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have used any psychoactive substances in the past month.
  • I currently take medications that might impact my safety.
  • I have a history of significant heart problems.
  • I have epilepsy or a history of seizures.
  • I have been diagnosed with any hormone-sensitive conditions.
  • I have a history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
  • I am pregnant or nursing.
  • I have donated blood in the last 30 days.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The present study will characterize the ability of pregnenolone to reverse the acute intoxication and associated symptoms of cannabis. Healthy adults with a history of cannabis use will be recruited to participate in a placebo-controlled, within-subject crossover study at Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (BPRU). By clarifying the ability of pregnenolone to reverse cannabis intox…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Ages 18-65 * Good general health based on screening procedures (e.g. physical exam, blood testing, psychiatric evaluation) * Systolic blood pressure \<140 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure \< 90 mm Hg, and heart rate \<110 bpm at screening and at baseline for dosing session * Bod…
Contacts

David Wolinsky, MD

(646) 572-6959

dwolins2@jhmi.edu

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