Cannabidiol Effects on Learning and Anxiety

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT · Mar 7, 2022

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This clinical trial is studying the effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on reducing anxiety and fear in college students who experience high levels of social anxiety. The researchers want to see if taking CBD can help these individuals feel less fearful after being exposed to faces that they have been conditioned to associate with a negative experience, like a mild shock. Participants will be divided into two groups: one group will receive a single dose of CBD, while the other group will receive a placebo, which is a harmless substance that does not contain any active medication. The researchers will measure how quickly and effectively participants stop feeling fear when they see the faces again, using simple tests and questionnaires.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be between 18 and 50 years old and show signs of social anxiety. However, people with certain health issues, those who have used CBD or cannabis products recently, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding cannot participate. Everyone involved in the study will go through a fear conditioning task and have their responses monitored, helping researchers understand the potential benefits of CBD for anxiety. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you or someone you know might fit the criteria, it could be an opportunity to contribute to important research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-50 years of age
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Difficulties seeing a computer screen
• • 2. Anyone currently taking CBD within the last 24 hours.
• • 3. Anyone using any cannabis product within the last 24 hours.
• • 4. Heart problems or heart disease
• • 5. A neurological disorder such as epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, tumor, vascular malformations, aneurysm
• • 6. Are currently pregnant or breast-feeding