Cannabinoids and Biological Reactivity to Stress
Summary
The goal of this study is to test the impact of two drugs that produce temporary stress-like symptoms, both in isolation and together, on cannabis use motivation in individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder. The main questions it will answer are: 1. How do different forms of stress affect cannabis use motivation? 2. How do different forms of stress affect the body's natural cannabinoids? Researchers will compare a placebo to both drugs in isolation, as well as together, across four separate lab visits. Participants will: 1\) Complete a clinical screening interview (by phone or in-person) and visit the lab for a medical screening, and if eligible: a) Visit the lab four times where they will: i). Take one of four drug combinations ii). Complete an interview, questionnaires, and computerized tasks iii). Have their brain activity recorded with an EEG cap iv). Provide three blood samples
Timeline
- Start
- 2024-09-30
- Primary completion
- 2026-09-30
- Completion
- 2026-09-30
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Hydrocortisone | Other / unclassified | 20 mg | Oral |
| Subject | Yohimbine | Small molecule | 54 mg | Oral |