Teens who quit weed for 2 months may think sharper, small study hints
NCT ID NCT07160153
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether teens aged 15-18 who stop using cannabis for 8 weeks show improvements in thinking skills like memory, attention, and planning. Researchers will test 29 teens with cannabis dependence using brain games and urine tests. The goal is to see if abstinence helps the brain recover.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that quitting cannabis for 8 weeks improves memory, attention, and decision-making in teens.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (29 teens) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. It only measures short-term changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Pilsen
RECRUITINGPilsen, Czechia, 30100, Czechia
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