The Effects of Cannabidiol on the Driving Performance of Healthy Adults by Dose and Sex

Description

The objectives/purpose of this study are to comprehensively investigate the effects of non-prescription CBD on driving performance, drowsiness, sedation, and cognitive function in a large sample of healthy adults aged 18-30 years, with additional characterization of effects by dose and by sex, using a rigorous RCT design which will naturally mitigate confounding factors.

Conditions

Cannabidiol Effects, Driving Performance

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Study Details

Study overview

The objectives/purpose of this study are to comprehensively investigate the effects of non-prescription CBD on driving performance, drowsiness, sedation, and cognitive function in a large sample of healthy adults aged 18-30 years, with additional characterization of effects by dose and by sex, using a rigorous RCT design which will naturally mitigate confounding factors.

The Effects of Cannabidiol on the Driving Performance of Healthy Adults by Dose and Sex

The Effects of Cannabidiol on the Driving Performance of Healthy Adults by Dose and Sex

Condition
Cannabidiol Effects
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Morgantown

West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26506

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Possess a current drivers' license
  • * Driven a motor vehicle at least once in the past 30 days
  • * Able to read English
  • * Test negative for all substances on a urine drug test and complete a test drive to ensure the absence of simulation sickness
  • * Not taking any daily prescription medications (excluding birth control)
  • * Not diagnosed with any serious chronic disease by a licensed healthcare provider (including but not limited to Alzheimer's and related dementias, Parkinson's disease or other neurodegenerative disorder, major depressive or anxiety disorder, schizophrenia or other serious mental illness, arrhythmias, cataracts, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, epilepsy, sleep apnea, and fibromyalgia)
  • * Have an individual willing to drive them home after testing or be taken home by study staff after testing
  • * Currently smoke, vape or use tobacco products, used CBD in the past 30 days
  • * Used illegal drugs in the past 30 days (e.g., cocaine/crack, heroin, methamphetamine, 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, inhalants, phencyclidine, lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocybin mushrooms, or marijuana)
  • * Are pregnant or lactating at time of study

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

West Virginia University,

Toni M Rudisill, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, West Virginia University

Study Record Dates

2029-05-01