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Research Studies at Yale

Cannabinoid Receptor Function & Alcoholism

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Condition: Alcoholism

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study attempts to characterize the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Tetrahydrocannabinol is the active ingredient of marijuana, cannabis, "ganja", or "pot". This study will involve healthy volunteers who 1) have no history of alcoholism in their family or 2) have a family history of alcoholism. This study looks at individuals with or without a family history of alcoholism to determine if there is a difference between the two groups in the response to THC.


Dates: July 2007 -
Study Status: Recruiting

Who can participate?

Ages Eligible: 18 Years - 30 Years
Gender Eligible: Both
This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

- Exposure to cannabis at least once

Exclusion Criteria:

- Pregnancy

Sponsors: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Yale University
Phase: Phase 1

First Received: February 18, 2008 
Last Updated: August 11, 2010
Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT00624715
Study HIC # 09701009006

Condition: Alcoholism

Interventions: Drug: THC;
Drug: Placebo

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study attempts to characterize the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Tetrahydrocannabinol is the active ingredient of marijuana, cannabis, "ganja", or "pot". This study will involve healthy volunteers who 1) have no history of alcoholism in their family or 2) have a family history of alcoholism. This study looks at individuals with or without a family history of alcoholism to determine if there is a difference between the two groups in the response to THC.


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Dates: July 2007 -
Study Status: Recruiting

Who can participate?

Ages Eligible: 18 Years - 30 Years
Gender Eligible: Both

Inclusion Criteria:

- Exposure to cannabis at least once

Exclusion Criteria:

- Pregnancy


Additional Location

Connecticut

Sponsors: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Yale University
Phase: Phase 1

First Received: February 18, 2008 
Last Updated: August 11, 2010
Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT00624715
Study HIC # 09701009006

Participate in this trial

For more information about this trial, contact:

Matthew LaClair, B.A.
203-932-5711 Ext. 4495
matthew.laclair@yale.edu


Yale Researcher

D'Souza, Deepak C.
Principal Investigator  

HIC # 0805003779