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Topical CBD for Skin Health (cannabidiol Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Penn State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up ~5 hours
Awards & highlights

cannabidiol Trial Summary

This trial studied the effects of topical CBD on healthy adults, finding it may help with pain, recovery, and general wellness.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking men and women aged 18 or older with a BMI ≤ 39.9 and normal blood sugar levels (HbA1C <6.5%). It's not suitable for those with diabetes, drug use, pregnant/breastfeeding women, abnormal heart rates/BP, skin conditions/allergies, nicotine users, or recent CBD users.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effect of topical Cannabidiol (CBD) on skin vascular reactivity using iontophoresis in healthy adults. The goal is to see if CBD can reduce the increased blood flow response that happens when the skin is stimulated.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed for this trial, common side effects of topical CBD may include mild irritation at the application site. Since it's used externally and by healthy individuals here, significant side effects are less expected.

cannabidiol Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~~5 hours
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and ~5 hours for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Cutaneous Vascular Conductance

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 2 & 3 trial • 90 Patients • NCT04387617
38%
Tiredness
24%
Drowsiness
24%
Poor sleep
22%
Constipation
18%
Poor Appetite
16%
Dizziness
9%
Headache
7%
Diarrhea
7%
Nausea
4%
Itching
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
CBD Oil Group
Control Group

cannabidiol Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: CannabidiolExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Active ingredient experimental arm, contains full spectrum connabidiol
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Vehicle control, does not contain cannabidiol
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cannabidiol
FDA approved

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Penn State UniversityLead Sponsor
355 Previous Clinical Trials
125,709 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any open slots left for participation in this research endeavor?

"Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical study is not actively recruiting new participants. It was first posted on December 1st 2024 and last updated October 30th 2023; nevertheless, there are 27 other trials in search of patients right now."

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~32 spots leftby Dec 2025