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Cannabinoid

Cannabidiol for Veterans' Health and Well-being

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Laura Stewart, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Northern Colorado
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 twice, separated by 1 week, prior to the start of the intervention and weekly during the 4 week intervention
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Study Summary

This trial will explore how the hemp derivative CBD affects overall health, pain, anxiety, depression and sleep in US veterans.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for US veterans over 18 with internet access who can consent to participate. It's not for pregnant individuals, those planning pregnancy, using illegal drugs, living in states with CBD restrictions, traveling outside the US during the study, allergic to capsule ingredients or having uncontrolled chronic diseases and certain medication use.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests if a 4-week course of Vantage Hemp CBD improves overall health, pain relief, anxiety reduction, depression alleviation and sleep quality in veterans compared to a placebo. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CBD or placebo capsules.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here as it's testing efficacy primarily on healthy subjects without significant health challenges; generally known potential side effects of CBD include fatigue, changes in appetite and weight, diarrhea and interactions with other medications.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~twice, separated by 1 week, prior to the start of the intervention and weekly during the 4 week intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and twice, separated by 1 week, prior to the start of the intervention and weekly during the 4 week intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Beck Depression Inventory Score
Change in Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale Score
Change in General Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire Score
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: CBD CapsuleExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will take capsules containing 50 mg of CBD daily for 4 weeks.
Group II: Placebo CapsulePlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants will take placebo capsules containing 0 mg of CBD daily for 4 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Northern ColoradoLead Sponsor
3 Previous Clinical Trials
237 Total Patients Enrolled
Laura Stewart, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Northern Colorado
1 Previous Clinical Trials
50 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Cannabidiol (Cannabinoid) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05850754 — N/A
Healthy Subjects Research Study Groups: CBD Capsule, Placebo Capsule
Healthy Subjects Clinical Trial 2023: Cannabidiol Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05850754 — N/A
Cannabidiol (Cannabinoid) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05850754 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is there capacity for additional participants in this medical experiment?

"As per the clinicaltrials.gov listing, this medicinal trial is presently recruiting participants. It was initially posted on May 1st 2023 and subsequently modified on May 8th 2023."

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How many participants are currently registered for this experiment?

"Affirmative, information provided on clinicaltrials.gov signifies that this medical experiment is actively recruiting patients. This research project was first recorded on May 1st 2023 and the most recent update took place on 8th of the same month. The aim is to gather 100 subjects from a single site."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Colorado
What site did they apply to?
University Of Northern Colorado
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I want to know the results of this trial. I have tried several drugs to treat my depression but none have really helped. I also have Fibromyalgia so I've been curious to find a treatment for both.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

Is there a weight limit? How long will the process take?
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~52 spots leftby Apr 2025