Genes may determine who gets hooked or psychotic from cannabis
NCT ID NCT06058702
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study investigates how a person's genetic makeup influences their response to cannabis, including risk for addiction and psychosis. Healthy adults aged 21-60 receive either a very low or medium dose of THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) or a placebo intravenously. Researchers measure changes in mood, perception, thinking, and symptoms to see if certain genes predict stronger reactions. The goal is to better understand why some people develop cannabis use disorder or schizophrenia-related symptoms after using cannabis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Delta-9-THC (active ingredient in cannabis) given intravenously at very low and medium doses, compared to placebo
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help identify genetic factors that make some people more vulnerable to cannabis addiction or psychosis, potentially guiding personalized prevention or treatment strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase study with a small sample, so findings may not apply broadly. The genetic links are complex and may not lead to clear clinical applications.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 215 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: -Ages 21-60 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Major or unstable medical conditions based on history, the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5, collateral information, physical and laboratory examinations, ECG, and vital signs. * Cannabis naïve individuals * Positive pregnancy test
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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West Haven Veterans Affairs Medical Center
RECRUITINGWest Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States
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