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Cannabinoid Receptor Function & Alcoholism

NCT00624715

RandomizedCrossoverQuadruple-blindBasic science

Summary

This study attempts to characterize the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Tetrahydrocannabinol is the active ingredient of marijuana, cannabis, "ganja", or "pot". This study will involve healthy volunteers who 1) have no history of alcoholism in their family or 2) have a family history of alcoholism. This study looks at individuals with or without a family history of alcoholism to determine if there is a difference between the two groups in the response to THC.

Timeline

Start
2007-08-09
Primary completion
2010-06-22
Completion
2010-06-22

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Dronabinol Other / unclassified 0.0036 mg/kg Intravenous
Comparator Dronabinol Other / unclassified 0.018 mg/kg Intravenous
Comparator Dronabinol Other / unclassified 0.036 mg/kg Intravenous

Indications