CBD for Individuals at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age55-85
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

About this trial

This is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial designed to test the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on validated biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression, and behavioral, neurocognitive, and clinical measures, with putative mechanisms of action.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Must be between the ages of 55 - 85 and provide valid informed consent.

Participant must receive a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment after a careful cognitive and functional evaluation by a clinician, or have symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment as determined by the study physician.

Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ) score of 8 or less and self-reported ability to function independently.

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa) score is ≤ 25

Disqualifiers

Any other central nervous system (CNS) disease that would be expected to affect cognition, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis.

History of brain injury resulting in current memory loss symptoms (e.g., concussion with significant loss of consciousness)

Any significant systemic illness or unstable medical condition

Current use of Parkinson's medications, antipsychotic medications, anti-seizure medications, or anticholinergic medications

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cannabidiol
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

236 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators