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Effects of THC on Emotional Memory Retrieval

NCT03471585 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2019-05-30

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Summary

The main purpose of this study was to examine the effects of THC on the retrieval of emotional and neutral memories in healthy young adults. Secondary experiments included the effects of THC on the encoding of object and scene stimuli and a novel working memory task.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

DRUG

THC

A capsule that contains 15 mg of THC as well as dextrose filler administered 2 hours prior to memory testing.

DRUG

Placebo oral capsule

A capsule that contains only dextrose filler administered 2 hours prior to memory testing.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Chicago

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Harriet de Wit, PhD · University of Chicago

  • David A Gallo, PhD · University of Chicago

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-02-15
Primary Completion
2017-10-04
Completion
2017-10-04
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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