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Opioid and Cannabinoid Interactions

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03705559
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : October 15, 2018
Last Update Posted : September 16, 2021
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Shanna Babalonis, PhD, University of Kentucky

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
This study will examine the effects of doses of marijuana/placebo and doses of opioid/placebo, alone and in combination. The primary outcomes are related to pharmacodynamic measures (subjective ratings of drug liking and other abuse-related effects; physiological outcomes) to determine the interaction effects of these compounds.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Marijuana Usage Opioid Use Drug: Vaporized Marijuana Drug: Opioid Agonist Phase 1

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 105 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Sequential Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Masking Description: This is a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled design
Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Official Title: Interactions of Marijuana and Opioids: Pharmacodynamic Effects
Actual Study Start Date : June 21, 2019
Estimated Primary Completion Date : December 2023
Estimated Study Completion Date : December 2023

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Vaporized Marijuana
Participants will receive non-therapeutic, experimental doses of active or placebo. vaporized marijuana. Active marijuana/placebo will be administered once per session and will be administered via a vaporizer.
 Drug: Vaporized Marijuana
Active Marijuana or Placebo, administered through vaporizer
Other Name: Cannabis
Experimental: Opioid Agonist
Participants will receive non-therapeutic, experimental doses of an active opioid agonist or placebo. Active opioid agonist/placebo will be administered once per session and will be administered intranasally (snorting).
 Drug: Opioid Agonist
Active Opioid Agonist or Placebo, administered intranasally
Experimental: Opioid Agonist/Marijuana Combination
Participants will receive non-therapeutic, experimental doses of active opioid/placebo in combination with non-therapeutic, experimental doses of active vaporized marijuana/placebo. Opioid/placebo and marijuana/placebo doses will be administered once during each session. It is possible to receive both active drugs on the same day. Opioid doses will be administered intranasally; marijuana doses will be administered via vaporizer.
 Drug: Vaporized Marijuana
Active Marijuana or Placebo, administered through vaporizer
Other Name: Cannabis

Drug: Opioid Agonist
Active Opioid Agonist or Placebo, administered intranasally


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change in Subject-Rated Outcomes [ Time Frame: These outcomes (visual analog scores, scale of 0-100) will be recorded prior to and in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 8 hours per session). ]
    Participants will rate their subjective drug effects (ex: drug liking, high) on standardized VAS scales.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change in Oxygen Saturation [ Time Frame: Oxygen saturation will be recorded prior to and in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 8 hours per session). ]
    Oxygen saturation (measured as a percentage) will be monitored throughout each session.

  2. Change in Respiration Rate [ Time Frame: Respiration rate will be recorded prior to and in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 8 hours per session). ]
    Respiration rate (number of breaths per minute)

  3. Change in Blood pressure [ Time Frame: Blood pressure will be recorded prior to and in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 8 hours per session). ]
    Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg)


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 50 Years   (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy adults ages 18-50
  • Current non-medical use of opioids and marijuana

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Physical dependence on opioids, alcohol benzodiazepines/sedative/hypnotics
  • Seeking treatment for drug use
  • Significant medical problems
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03705559


Contacts
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Contact: Shanna Babalonis, Ph.D. (859) 257-1881 babalonis@uky.edu

Locations
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United States, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Recruiting
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40508
Contact: Paul A. Nuzzo, M.A.    859-323-0002    paul.nuzzo@uky.edu   
Sponsors and Collaborators
Shanna Babalonis, PhD
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Responsible Party: Shanna Babalonis, PhD, Principal Investigator, University of Kentucky
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03705559    
Other Study ID Numbers: 45017
R01DA045700 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
First Posted: October 15, 2018    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: September 16, 2021
Last Verified: September 2021
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No
Plan Description: We have no plans to share individual participant data with other researchers.

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Keywords provided by Shanna Babalonis, PhD, University of Kentucky:
marijuana
opioid
opiate
cannabis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Marijuana Abuse
Substance-Related Disorders
Chemically-Induced Disorders
Mental Disorders
Analgesics, Opioid
Narcotics
 Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Analgesics
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents