Could a cannabis compound help teens with ADHD?
NCT ID NCT07592390
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a cannabis compound called cannabigerol (CBG) can reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity in teenagers. Sixty adolescents aged 12 to 17 who have not responded well to other treatments will receive either CBG oil or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will track changes in symptoms, quality of life, and safety to see if CBG offers a new option for managing ADHD.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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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12 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Adolescents aged 12 to 17 years * Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) confirmed using the SNAP-IV (Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Questionnaire, version IV) * History of previous treatment with pharmacological or non-pharmacological interventions without significant improvement of symptoms * Absence of severe psychiatric disorders or relevant physical comorbidities * Ability of the participant and legal guardian to understand study procedures * Provision of written informed consent by the legal guardian and assent by the adolescent Exclusion Criteria: * Use of cannabinoid-based substances (natural or synthetic) within 30 days prior to study initiation * History of intolerance or adverse reactions to cannabis-derived compounds (e.g., confusion, paranoia, pruritus, excessive drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea, or seizures) * Presence of any significant physical comorbidity * Presence of severe psychiatric disorder not related to ADHD * Moderate to severe cognitive impairment * Inability or unwillingness to complete study procedures or questionnaires adequately
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Locations
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Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina - UNISUL
RECRUITINGTubarão, Santa Catarina, 88704900, Brazil
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