The Effect of Marijuana and Prescription Medications in Mood, Performance and Sleep
Information source: Johns Hopkins University
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on October 19, 2009
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
Condition(s) targeted: Marijuana Dependence
Intervention: eszopiclone (Drug); Placebo (Drug); ramelteon (Drug); zolpidem (Drug)
Phase: Phase 1
Status: Recruiting
Sponsored by: Johns Hopkins University Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Overall contact:
Sarah Ilk, Phone: 410-550-0007, Email: silk1@jhmi.edu
Summary
Heavy marijuana users report experiencing trouble sleeping when they try to quit, but this
has not been carefully studied. This research is being done to learn more about sleep
function in heavy marijuana users, and to determine whether a medication approved for
treating insomnia can help restore normal sleep function during brief periods of abstinence.
Clinical Details
Official title: The Effect of Marijuana and Prescription Medications in Mood, Performance and Sleep
Study design: Basic Science, Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Placebo Control, Crossover Assignment
Primary outcome: Marijuana Withdrawal
Secondary outcome: Objective Sleep AssessmentCognitive Performance
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: 55 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- current use of marijuana
- able to give informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- dependence on drug other than marijuana
- current sleep disorder
- pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant within the next 3 months
- currently seeking treatment for cannabis-related problems or otherwise trying to
reduce use
- use of cannabis under the guidance of a physician for a medical disorder
- unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease (e. g., hypertension, angina)
- allergy to study medication
Locations and Contacts
Sarah Ilk, Phone: 410-550-0007, Email: silk1@jhmi.edu
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21224, United States; Recruiting
Sarah Ilk, Phone: 410-550-0007, Email: silk1@jhmi.edu
Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Additional Information
Starting date: October 2008
Ending date: April 2010
Last updated: May 4, 2009
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