Status:

RECRUITING

The Effects of Cannabigerol on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Conditions:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of Cannabigerol (CBG) on indicators of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in a sample of participants indicating/reporting sympt...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between 18 and 55-years-old.
  • BMI between 18 and 35 kg/m2.
  • Score a 4 or above on the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist Part A.
  • Meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD with a current severity rating of at least mild as defined by the DIAMOND.
  • Are not pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
  • Have no history of significant allergic condition, hypersensitivity, or allergic reactions to cannabis, cannabinoid medications, hemp products, medium chain triglyceride oil, or peppermint.
  • Have not used CBG or any other cannabinoid products in the past 30 days.
  • Willing to abstain from using cannabis or any THC-containing product for the duration of the study.
  • Have never used a synthetic cannabinoid or cannabinoid analogue (e.g., dronabinol, nabilone), or a synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist (e.g., spice, k2).
  • Have not been exposed to any investigational drug or device 30 days prior to screening and you have no plans to take an investigational drug during the study.
  • Willing to maintain a stable treatment regimen (i.e., no change in current medication use) for the duration of the study.
  • Not currently taking a prescription medication for ADHD and have not been prescribed a medication for ADHD in the past six months.
  • Not currently having thoughts of committing suicide
  • Does not meet criteria for current severe major depressive disorder or a substance use disorder.
  • Have not been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or psychosis.
  • Do not have an acute illness, such as a respiratory infection or other illness that would interfere with study participation; not currently taking medication for an acute illness (e.g., antibiotic).
  • Do not have history of diagnosis related to liver function and/or significantly impaired liver function (e.g., cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis).
  • Willing to ensure they have used effective contraception (for example, oral contraception, double barrier, intra-uterine device) for 30 prior to the study and for 30 days after study completion.
  • Have access to a ride to the University of Arkansas campus for research appointments.
  • Willing to comply with current university mandates as they pertain to COVID-19 protocols (e.g., mask wearing).
  • Do not have any serious or unstable physical health conditions including neurological or renal illness.
  • Do not have any current or historical cardiovascular conditions, including hypotension, bradycardia, or heart block.
  • No atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, or tachycardia detected via mobile electrocardiogram during the in-laboratory visit.
  • No recent illicit drug use other than cannabis, or alcohol use in the 12 hours preceding the in-laboratory visit.
  • Not currently prescribed or taking the following medications:
  • Warfarin
  • Clobazam
  • Valproic acid
  • Phenobarbital
  • Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin \[mTOR\] Inhibitors
  • Oral tacrolimus
  • St. John's wort
  • Epidiolex
  • Escitalopram
  • Cardiovascular medications
  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    December 14 2024

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    December 1 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    76 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06115603

    Start Date

    December 14 2024

    End Date

    December 1 2025

    Last Update

    April 2 2025

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    University of Arkansas

    Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States, 72703