Spit test could replace urine checks for cannabis in remote trials

NCT ID NCT06891235

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing whether simple saliva tests done at home can accurately show when someone has not used cannabis. Researchers will enroll 200 people aged 18-30 who use cannabis at least once a week. Participants will provide saliva and urine samples over 3-4 weeks, and researchers will compare the test results with self-reported cannabis use. If the saliva tests work well, they could make it easier to run clinical trials remotely without needing in-person urine tests.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

oral fluid test for THC

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a reliable, remote way to confirm cannabis non-use in clinical trials, reducing the need for in-person visits.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage feasibility study with only 200 participants. The tests may not be accurate enough or easy to use at home, and results may not apply to all cannabis users.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cannabis dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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  • Boston Children's Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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