THC study aims to unravel Cannabis's impact on memory
NCT ID NCT02407808
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study at Yale University looks at how THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, affects short-term and long-term memory. Researchers will give 80 adults who have used cannabis before either a low dose of THC or a placebo and then test their memory. The goal is to better understand the effects of cannabinoids on learning and memory.
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Locations
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
THC (the active ingredient in cannabis)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help explain how cannabis affects memory, which may guide future research on its risks or potential uses.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (Phase 1) focused on healthy volunteers, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to people with memory disorders or heavy cannabis users.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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