Joint effects: new study tests cannabis and tobacco on the road

NCT ID NCT05526196

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how smoking cannabis and tobacco, alone or together, impacts driving skills, thinking, and blood THC levels. Sixty regular cannabis users will drive a simulator and take cognitive tests after smoking different combinations. The goal is to understand why people mix them and whether tobacco changes cannabis effects on driving.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
cannabis and tobacco
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could clarify how tobacco affects cannabis impairment and driving risk, informing public safety guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage lab study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all users or real-world driving conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Driving Under the Influence

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1R8, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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