Cannabidiol (CBD) and Stress Response: Psychobiological Mechanisms

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-70
SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

About this trial

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of regular cannabidiol (CBD) use on the psychobiological mechanisms of the stress response. This will be achieved by comparing acute stress responses of adults who either use or do not use CBD regularly. Correlates of CBD use, including tobacco use, will be collected.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults who are relatively healthy and aged 21-70 years.

Must keep a normal sleep schedule (sleep during nighttime, awake during daytime).

Must either (1) use CBD daily/regularly or (2) not use CBD regularly.

Disqualifiers

Participated in previous acute stress studies that included a similar stress induction.

Current, unstable: major psychiatric disorder or medical condition (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension above 160/100).

Self-reported current pregnancy.

Self-reported current use of illicit substances (other than cannabis).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Stress Intervention

Treatment groups

125 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators