Personality and Drug Use (PDU)

NCT05180149 | Withdrawn

• 1 other identifier: QCPUBLICPDU1
• Study Type: observational
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The study aims to assess whether the use of drugs relates to personality ratings. Specifically, we plan to investigate if people with different histories of substance use differentiate on personality assessments (current and past).

Conditions

Personality

Keywords

Personality; Substance Use; Psychedelics; Drugs; Changes in Personality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Current Personality Profile

  Raw scores on each of dimensions of the Big Five Inventory

  Single baseline measurement

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Changes in Personality Profile

  Single baseline measurement

Study Arms (6)

Psychedelics-only Group

A group of participants who reported using in their past psychedelic substances only (both classical and non-classical psychedelics are included). Specifically, in the current study this group included reports on the following substances: Psilocybin (magic mushrooms, truffles) LSD (acid) Mescaline (peyote, san pedro) Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Ayahuasca 5-MeO-DMT 3-MMC Ibogaine Salvia Phenethylamines (2C family)

Stimulants-only Group

A group of participants who reported using in their past drugs identified as stimulating compounds only (both recreational and prescribed usages are included). Stimulating compounds are considered, in the context of the current study, substances that increase the overall activity of the central nervous system. Specifically, in the current study this group included reports on the following substances: Cocaine Crack Amphetamines Methamphetamines Prescription stimulants (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta)

Depressants-only Group

A group of participants who reported using in their past drugs identified as depressing compounds only (both recreational and prescribed usages are included). Depressing compounds are considered, in the context of the current study, substances that decrease the overall activity of the central nervous system. Specifically, in the current study this group included reports on the following substances: Benzodiazepines Opiates (recreational use of heroin, opium, hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxymorphone, codeine, fentanyl) Prescription opioids

Cannabinoids Group

A group of participants who reported using in their past cannabinoids compounds only (both recreational and prescribed usages are included). Specifically, in the current study this group included reports on the following substances: THC (cannabis, marijuana) CBD Medical Cannabis (both THC and CBD)

Psychedelic and Non-psychedelic Substances Group

A group of participants who reported using in their past drugs identified as psychedelics and stimulants and/or depressants (both recreational and prescribed usages are included). In this group participants will be included who reported using at least one non-psychedelic drug additionally to a psychedelic one. Specifically, the following options were provided: 1. Psychedelic compounds: Psilocybin (magic mushrooms, truffles) LSD (acid) Mescaline (peyote, san pedro) Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Ayahuasca 5-MeO-DMT 3-MMC Ibogaine Salvia Phenethylamines (2C family) 2. Non-psychedelic compounds: THC (cannabis, marijuana) Medical Cannabis (both THC and CBD) CBD MDMA (ecstasy) Ketamine Cocaine Crack Amphetamines Methamphetamines Prescription stimulants (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta) Benzodiazepines Opiates (e.g., heroin, opium, hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxymorphone, codeine, fentanyl) Prescription opioids

Substance-naive Group

A group of participants who reported no past experience with any of the substances listed in the current study nor reported using other substances (excluding alcohol and nicotine). Participants will be assigned to this group if and only if they choose the "None of the above" option from the Substance Use Survey (item 1).

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults (age of 18 or above) of full mental and legal capacities.

You may qualify if:

• years of age or older
• full legal and mental capacity
• access to a smartphone (iOS and Android) with internet

You may not qualify if:

• not fluent in English
• not able to read

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Quantified Citizen Technologies Inc.: lead
• Maastricht University: collaborator
• Psychedelic Data Society: collaborator

Related Publications (6)

• Kiraga MK, Mason NL, Uthaug MV, van Oorsouw KIM, Toennes SW, Ramaekers JG, Kuypers KPC. Persisting Effects of Ayahuasca on Empathy, Creative Thinking, Decentering, Personality, and Well-Being. Front Pharmacol. 2021 Oct 1;12:721537. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.721537. eCollection 2021.

  PMID: 34658861 BACKGROUND

• Bouso JC, Gonzalez D, Fondevila S, Cutchet M, Fernandez X, Ribeiro Barbosa PC, Alcazar-Corcoles MA, Araujo WS, Barbanoj MJ, Fabregas JM, Riba J. Personality, psychopathology, life attitudes and neuropsychological performance among ritual users of Ayahuasca: a longitudinal study. PLoS One. 2012;7(8):e42421. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0042421. Epub 2012 Aug 8.

  PMID: 22905130 BACKGROUND

• Bouso JC, Palhano-Fontes F, Rodriguez-Fornells A, Ribeiro S, Sanches R, Crippa JA, Hallak JE, de Araujo DB, Riba J. Long-term use of psychedelic drugs is associated with differences in brain structure and personality in humans. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2015 Apr;25(4):483-92. doi: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2015.01.008. Epub 2015 Jan 16.

  PMID: 25637267 BACKGROUND

• Williams MT, Davis AK, Xin Y, Sepeda ND, Grigas PC, Sinnott S, Haeny AM. People of color in North America report improvements in racial trauma and mental health symptoms following psychedelic experiences. Drugs (Abingdon Engl). 2021;28(3):215-226. doi: 10.1080/09687637.2020.1854688. Epub 2020 Dec 10.

  PMID: 34349358 BACKGROUND

• Martins SS, Sampson L, Cerda M, Galea S. Worldwide Prevalence and Trends in Unintentional Drug Overdose: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Am J Public Health. 2015 Nov;105(11):e29-49. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302843.

  PMID: 26451760 BACKGROUND

• Harm reduction: An approach to reducing risky health behaviours in adolescents. Paediatr Child Health. 2008 Jan;13(1):53-60. doi: 10.1093/pch/13.1.53. No abstract available.

  PMID: 19119355 BACKGROUND

Related Links

• Culture and psychedelic psychotherapy: Ethnic and racial themes from three Black women therapists

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Substance-Related Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Kim PC Kuypers, PhD

  Maastricht University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Associate

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 17, 2021
• First Posted: January 6, 2022
• Study Start: April 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2023
• Study Completion: April 1, 2023
• Last Updated: April 29, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR, ANALYTIC CODE
• Time Frame: The raw data and clinical study report will be made available within 12 months from the end date of data collection.
• Access Criteria: Open access