Trial Outcomes & Findings for Marijuana Effects on Simulated Driving Performance (NCT NCT03699540)

NCT ID: NCT03699540

Last Updated: 2024-07-31

Results Overview

Standard deviation of lane position (SDLP) of the car is the amount of weaving/swerving of the car in and out of the lane. It is a frequent metric for assessing driving ability.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

10 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

This outcome was recorded in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 9 hrs) and a peak score was calculated across all these time intervals.

Results posted on

2024-07-31

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited via internet postings (e.g., Craigslist) and locally posted flyers.

Participants meeting all I/E criteria were invited to enroll. Unique, randomized dose orders were created for each participant. The study utilized a within-subject, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-dummy, double-blind design.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Marijuana Effects on Simulated Driving Performance
Within subject study. Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic doses of active/inactive marijuana in combination experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive/active alcohol.
Overall Study
STARTED
10
Overall Study
Inactive Alcohol/ Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 0mg
8
Overall Study
Inactive Alcohol/THC 15mg
10
Overall Study
Inactive Alcohol/THC 30mg
9
Overall Study
Inactive Alcohol/Combined THC 15mg/CBD 7.5mg
9
Overall Study
Active Alcohol/THC 0mg
10
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Marijuana Effects on Simulated Driving Performance
Within subject study. Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic doses of active/inactive marijuana in combination experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive/active alcohol.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1

Baseline Characteristics

Marijuana Effects on Simulated Driving Performance

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Completing Participants
n=9 Participants
Subjects who completed the study
Age, Continuous
32.56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.58 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: This outcome was recorded in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 9 hrs) and a peak score was calculated across all these time intervals.

Population: Per Protocol population, defined as participants completing the experimental drug conditions.

Standard deviation of lane position (SDLP) of the car is the amount of weaving/swerving of the car in and out of the lane. It is a frequent metric for assessing driving ability.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inactive Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=8 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 15mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 30mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / Combined THC 15mg / CBD 7.5mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive a combined experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD), under double-blind conditions
Active Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Mean Peak for Standard Deviation in Lane Position (SDLP)
1.33 centimeters
Standard Error 0.09
1.37 centimeters
Standard Error 0.09
1.42 centimeters
Standard Error 0.10
1.35 centimeters
Standard Error 0.08
1.77 centimeters
Standard Error 0.24

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: This outcome (VAS score) was recorded in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 9 hrs) and a peak score was calculated across all these time intervals.

Population: Per Protocol population, defined as participants completing the experimental drug conditions.

Participants rated their subjective response on a standardized VAS scale (0 to 100). Higher scores indicate worse outcome/greater impairment. Raw data transformed to peak scores.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inactive Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=8 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 15mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 30mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / Combined THC 15mg / CBD 7.5mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive a combined experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD), under double-blind conditions
Active Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Subject-Rated Outcomes: Mean Peak Score for Driving Difficulty
6.75 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 4.46
33.89 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 10.77
40.89 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 10.02
30.22 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 10.10
71.89 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 9.48

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: This outcome (VAS scores) was recorded prior to and in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 9 hrs)

Population: Per Protocol population, defined as participants completing the experimental drug conditions.

Participants rated their subjective response on a standardized VAS scale (0 to 100). Higher scores indicate greater drug effects. Raw data transformed to peak scores.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inactive Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=8 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 15mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 30mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / Combined THC 15mg / CBD 7.5mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive a combined experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD), under double-blind conditions
Active Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Subject-Rated Outcome: Mean Peak Score for Drug and Alcohol Effect
6.13 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 2.88
32.11 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 8.41
68.89 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 4.66
38.44 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 8.39
71.22 Score on a scale (0 to 100)
Standard Error 7.42

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: This outcome was recorded in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 9 hrs) and a peak score was calculated across all these time intervals.

Population: Per Protocol population, defined as participants completing the experimental drug conditions.

Participants rated their subjective response on a Likert type scale (Not at all=0, A Little Bit=1, Moderately=2, Quite A Bit=3, Extremely=4). Greater values indicate greater drug effect. Raw data transformed to peak scores.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inactive Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=8 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 15mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 30mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / Combined THC 15mg / CBD 7.5mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive a combined experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD), under double-blind conditions
Active Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Subject-Rated Outcome: Mean Peak Score for Difficulty Concentrating
0.38 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.26
1.11 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.26
2.22 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.57
0.78 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.36
3.89 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.95

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: This outcome was recorded in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 9 hrs) and a peak score was calculated across all these time intervals.

Population: Per Protocol population, defined as participants completing the experimental drug conditions.

Research observer rated on a Likert type scale (Not at all=0, A Little Bit=1, Moderately=2, Quite A Bit=3, Extremely=4). Greater values indicate greater drug effect. Raw data transformed to peak scores.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inactive Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=8 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 15mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 30mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / Combined THC 15mg / CBD 7.5mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive a combined experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD), under double-blind conditions
Active Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Observer-Rated Outcome: Mean Peak Score for Relaxed
1.50 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.19
1.67 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.17
2.00 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.17
2.11 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.11
2.11 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.11

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: This outcome was recorded in regular intervals after drug administration for the duration of the session (approx. 9 hrs) and a peak score was calculated across all these time intervals.

Population: Per Protocol population, defined as participants completing the experimental drug conditions.

Research observer rated on a Likert type scale (Not at all=0, A Little Bit=1, Moderately=2, Quite A Bit=3, Extremely=4). Greater values indicate greater drug effect. Raw data transformed to peak scores.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inactive Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=8 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 15mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 30mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / Combined THC 15mg / CBD 7.5mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive a combined experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD), under double-blind conditions
Active Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Observer-Rated Outcome: Mean Peak Score for Good Mood
1.25 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.31
1.44 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.24
1.78 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.15
1.89 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.11
2.11 Score on a scale (0 to 4)
Standard Error 0.31

Adverse Events

Inactive Alcohol / THC 0mgPerformance

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Inactive Alcohol / THC 15mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Inactive Alcohol / THC 30mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Inactive Alcohol / Combined THC 15mg / CBD 7.5mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Active Alcohol / THC 0mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Inactive Alcohol / THC 0mgPerformance
n=9 participants at risk
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 15mg
n=9 participants at risk
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / THC 30mg
n=9 participants at risk
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Inactive Alcohol / Combined THC 15mg / CBD 7.5mg
n=9 participants at risk
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive a combined experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active marijuana and CBD, under double-blind conditions
Active Alcohol / THC 0mg
n=9 participants at risk
Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of active alcohol, under double-blind conditions Participants will receive experimental/non-therapeutic dose of inactive marijuana, under double-blind conditions
Gastrointestinal disorders
stomachache
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 4 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea/Vomiting
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 4 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Headache
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3 • 4 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Chills
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 4 weeks
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 4 weeks
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 4 weeks
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 4 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle/limb pain
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 4 weeks
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory infection
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks
0.00%
0/9 • 4 weeks

Additional Information

Shanna Babalonis, Ph.D.

University of Kentucky

Phone: 859-257-1881

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place