NCT02710331

Brief Summary

The overarching goal of this study is to characterize the effects of ethanol and cannabinoids on simulated driving and related cognition.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_1

Timeline
7mo left

Started Mar 2016

Longer than P75 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress95%
Mar 2016Dec 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2016

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 10, 2016

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 16, 2016

Completed
10.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

April 27, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

10.8 years

First QC Date

March 10, 2016

Last Update Submit

April 23, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from Baseline: Road Tracking Error

    baseline, +100, +210 mins after start of dronabinol administration

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Change from Baseline: Biphasic Alcohol Effects Scale (BAES)

    baseline, +60, +90, +210, +360 mins after start of dronabinol administration

  • Change from Baseline: Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

    baseline, +60, +90, +210, +360 mins after start of dronabinol administration

  • Change from Baseline: Cognitive Test Battery

    baseline, +120 mins after start of dronabinol administration

  • Change from Baseline: Willingness to Drive Scale

    baseline, +60, +90, +210, +360 mins after start of dronabinol administration

  • Change from Baseline: Number of Joints Scale

    baseline, +60, +90, +210, +360 mins after start of dronabinol administration

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (4)

Active THC and Placebo Ethanol

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Active DronabinolDrug: Placebo

Active THC and Active Ethanol

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Active DronabinolDrug: Active Ethanol

Placebo THC and Active Ethanol

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: PlaceboDrug: Active Ethanol

Placebo THC and Placebo Ethanol

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Placebo

Interventions

10 mg capsule of Dronabinol will be administered orally.

Active THC and Active EthanolActive THC and Placebo Ethanol

Control: no alcohol, administered for \~80 minutes.

Active THC and Placebo EthanolPlacebo THC and Placebo Ethanol

Target BrAC of 0.04% reached over 20 minutes and then clamped to maintain this dose for an additional 60 minutes. This dose is equivalent to consuming approximately 2 drinks over 1 hour. Administered over a total of 80 minutes.

Active THC and Active EthanolPlacebo THC and Active Ethanol

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 55 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Males or females 21 to 55 years of age (extremes included).
  • Exposed to cannabis at least once.
  • Exposed to alcohol at least once.
  • Able to provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Cannabis naïve
  • Alcohol naïve
  • Positive pregnancy screen
  • Hearing deficits
  • Sesame oil allergy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Biological Studies Unit, VA Connecticut Healthcare System

West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Marijuana Abuse

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Substance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Psychiatry

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 10, 2016

First Posted

March 16, 2016

Study Start

March 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

April 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations