Chocolate, gummies, or drinks: which cannabis edible hits hardest?

NCT ID NCT05602649

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study from Johns Hopkins University is testing how different cannabis edibles—like chocolates, gummies, and drinks—affect thinking, coordination, and blood levels of THC. Forty healthy adults will each try several types of edibles in a controlled setting. The goal is to understand how the form of the edible changes its effects, which could help people make safer choices.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cannabis (THC)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help people understand how different edible forms of cannabis affect the body and mind, leading to better dosing guidelines and safety information.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase study with only 40 healthy adults, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on immediate effects, not long-term risks or benefits.

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CANNABIS USE

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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