CBD-Microglia PET Study

NCT04398719 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2026-04-29

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Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of cannabidiol (CBD) pre-treatment on brain microglial activation in healthy human subjects. Secondarily, this study aims to examine the effect of cannabidiol (CBD) pre-treatment on central pain-sensitization in healthy human subjects.

Conditions

  • CBD
  • Healthy

Interventions

RADIATION

[11C]PBR28

The radiotracer, \[11C\]PBR28, will be administered at the beginning of each PET scan

DRUG

Low-dose lipopolysaccharide

Subjects will receive intravenous lipopolysaccharide.

DRUG

Intradermal Capsaicin

A small dose of capsaicin will be administered by intradermal injection.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

    collaborator NIH
  • Yale University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mohini Ranganathan, MD · Yale University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-05-07
Primary Completion
2024-12-11
Completion
2024-12-11
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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