CANNABIS

This phase II trial tests whether adding a cannabis-based mouth spray (nabiximols) to standard chemotherapy helps people with recurrent glioblastoma live longer. About 120 adults whose brain tumor has returned after initial treatment will receive either the cannabis spray or a pl…

This study tests whether dronabinol, a synthetic form of THC (the psychoactive compound in cannabis), can reduce severe breathlessness in people with advanced COPD. Thirty participants will receive both dronabinol and a placebo in random order to compare effects. The goal is to s…

This study tests whether a single dose of cannabis oil can reduce acute radicular (nerve-related) back pain and the need for opioid painkillers. Two hundred adults with sudden back pain will receive either cannabis oil or a placebo (olive oil) and be monitored for 24 hours. The g…

This study investigates how THC and CBD in cannabis affect recognition memory in healthy adults who use cannabis regularly. Participants perform a memory task after smoking cannabis and on a separate sober day, while their brain activity is recorded via EEG. Blood samples measure…

This early-phase study is looking at how cannabidiol (CBD) affects the appeal and pain-relieving effects of cannabis. Researchers will give 23 healthy adults different doses of CBD for 14 days and then measure how much they like active cannabis and how it changes their pain sensi…

This study looks at how CBD and THC, two compounds found in cannabis, affect inflammation and brain health in people with HIV. About 90 participants will take both substances in a random order over six weeks. Researchers will measure blood markers and brain function to better und…

This study looks at how the active ingredient in cannabis, THC, affects men and women differently. Researchers will give THC to 100 healthy adults who have used cannabis before and measure their feelings of being 'high' and memory performance. The goal is to understand why men an…

This study looks at how chronic marijuana use changes brain inflammation and thinking abilities in people with HIV. Researchers will use brain scans and blood tests to measure brain health in 220 adults. The goal is to understand the effects, not to test a new treatment.

This study looks at how age and how often someone uses cannabis affect driving skills. Researchers will compare young (19-25) and middle-aged (35-45) drivers who use cannabis occasionally or frequently. Participants will smoke a cannabis cigarette or a placebo and then drive in a…

This study looks at how natural changes in female sex hormones during the menstrual cycle affect the way women feel and think after using cannabis. Researchers will give 21 women a set dose of THC (the active part of cannabis) or a placebo at different points in their cycle. They…

This study looks at what happens when people who regularly use both marijuana and tobacco use them together. Researchers will measure how much THC and nicotine get into the blood and how the body responds. The goal is to better understand the health effects of using both substanc…

This study is testing whether different doses of cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the psychoactive effects of THC in healthy adults who use cannabis occasionally. One hundred participants will inhale various combinations of CBD and THC and report their experiences. The goal is to fin…