Cannabidiol (CBD) and Stress Response: Psychobiological Mechanisms
University of Minnesota · NCT07069478
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Key facts
- Compensation
- Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
- Who can join
- Ages 21–70 · All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Study type
- Interventional · Not applicable
- Target enrollment
- 125
- US sites recruiting
- 1
- Study start
- June 16, 2025
- Record last updated
- July 22, 2026
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What the study is about
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of regular cannabidiol (CBD) use on the psychobiological mechanisms of the stress response. This will be achieved by comparing acute stress responses of adults who either use or do not use CBD regularly. Correlates of CBD use, including tobacco use, will be collected.
Being studied: Stress Intervention
Conditions: CBD; Cannabidiol; Stress; Acute Stress Reaction
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
- Adults who are relatively healthy and aged 21-70 years.
- Must keep a normal sleep schedule (sleep during nighttime, awake during daytime).
- Must either (1) use CBD daily/regularly or (2) not use CBD regularly.
Exclusion Criteria
- Participated in previous acute stress studies that included a similar stress induction.
- Current, unstable: major psychiatric disorder or medical condition (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension above 160/100).
- Self-reported current pregnancy.
- Self-reported current use of illicit substances (other than cannabis).
- Non-compliance with instructions for study visit (abstinence from alcohol, caffeine, physical activity, etc.)
- Students of the principal researcher
Recruiting US locations
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Site contact: Stress and Resilience Research Labs · 218-726-8623 · umdbml@d.umn.edu
Study contacts (from the official record)
- Stress and Resilience Research Labs · 2187268623 · umdbml@d.umn.edu
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