CBD for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-08-30

Study Completion Date

2023-05-31

Brief Summary

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This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study designed to assess the efficacy of full spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) and broad spectrum CBD, compared to a placebo control (PC), to reduce drinking in participants with moderate alcohol use disorder according to the DSM-V. If eligible for the study, subjects will be randomized to receive one of the conditions for 8 weeks.

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Detailed Description

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The current study will directly test the hypothesis that a moderate dose of cannabidiol (CBD) leads to a reduction in alcohol consumption, alcohol craving, peripheral markers of inflammation, and anxiety. It is further hypothesized that CBD will lead to increased sleep duration and quality among individuals with AUD who want to quit or reduce their drinking. The study will also determine whether the small amount of THC found in full spectrum hemp-derived CBD products produces any negative effects. The hypotheses are grounded in previous studies suggesting that CBD reduces the reinforcing properties of alcohol and decreases drinking motivation and consumption (Viudez-Martínez, García-Gutiérrez, Fraguas-Sánchez, et al., 2018). Further, CBD has shown clinical promise for tobacco, cannabis, and opioid use disorders (Hurd, 2017; Hurd et al., 2015; Prud'homme et al., 2015), and evidence indicates that these effects may be due to the ability of CBD to reduce cue-induced craving and anxiety (Gonzalez-Cuevas et al., 2018; Hurd et al., 2019). The hypotheses are also grounded in the pre-clinical literature suggesting that CBD may modulate the immune system and have anti-inflammatory effects which also helps to reduce harm associated with alcohol and may have a positive effect on those attempting to quit. Other potential mechanisms that might underlie the effects of CBD include a reduction in the severity of acute withdrawal, a reduction in protracted withdrawal, and the neuroprotective effects of CBD. Given the background literature with respect to CBD and AUDs, a logical next step is for human studies to address these questions.

To better understand the effects of hemp-derived CBD with and without a small amount of THC, the investigators propose a Phase II randomized clinical trial (RCT) to examine the safety, tolerability, and clinical effects of Full Spectrum CBD (fsCBD, contains less than 0.3% THC) vs. Broad Spectrum CBD (bsCBD, does not contain THC), vs. a matching placebo in a population of AUD subjects.

This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study designed to assess the efficacy of fsCBD and bsCBD, compared to a placebo control (PC), to reduce drinking in participants with moderate alcohol use disorder according to the DSM-V. If eligible for the study, subjects will be randomized to receive one of the conditions for 8 weeks.

To minimize risk of COVID transmission, the investigators will utilize Zoom for weekly subject check-ins and our Mobile Pharmacology Lab (MPL) for the collection of blood samples and clinical data for the majority of in-person visits. The initial Week 0 / Baseline visit will take place at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. There will be MPL follow-up visits at Weeks 1, 4, and 8. Participants will be contacted by Zoom each remaining week during the 8-week period. A follow up Zoom interview will occur in Week 16 approximately 8 weeks after the end of dosing.

Overall, the clinical study is expected to take 1-2 years to complete enrollment and data analysis.

Conditions

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Alcohol Use Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Full-spectrum Cannabidiol

150mg/day of full-spectrum cannabidiol, containing less than 0.3%THC.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cannabidiol

Intervention Type DRUG

The current study will directly test the hypothesis that a moderate dose of CBD leads to a reduction in alcohol consumption, alcohol craving, peripheral markers of inflammation, and anxiety.

Broad-spectrum Cannabidiol

150mg/day of broad-spectrum cannabidiol, containing 0%THC.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cannabidiol

Intervention Type DRUG

The current study will directly test the hypothesis that a moderate dose of CBD leads to a reduction in alcohol consumption, alcohol craving, peripheral markers of inflammation, and anxiety.

Placebo

150mg/day of hemp-seed oil with no cannabinoids present.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo arm

Interventions

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Cannabidiol

The current study will directly test the hypothesis that a moderate dose of CBD leads to a reduction in alcohol consumption, alcohol craving, peripheral markers of inflammation, and anxiety.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Placebo arm

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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CBD

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Must be between 21-60 years old.
2. Meets Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-V) criteria for current Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) of at least moderate severity (i.e., 4 or more DSM-V symptoms).
3. Currently seeking treatment for AUD.
4. If male, reports drinking, on average, at least 21 standard alcoholic drinks per week prior to screening; if female, reports drinking, on average, at least 14 standard drinks per week prior to screening.
5. Have at least one heavy drinking day (4 or more drinks per day for women/5 or more drinks per day for men) during the 7-day period prior to screening.
6. Live within 35 miles of the study site.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Self-reported DSM-V diagnosis of any other substance use disorder.
2. Use nicotine daily.
3. Self-report use of cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, cannabis, or benzodiazepines in the last 30 days.
4. Report having or being treated for a current DSM-V Axis I diagnosis, including major depression, panic disorder, obsessive/compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, or any other psychotic or organic mental disorder.
5. Endorsing an item on the RMTS-S measure of suicide risk.
6. Currently taking any of the following medications:

1. Those known to have a major interaction with Epidiolex.
2. Acute treatment with any antiepileptic medications.
3. Medication known to affect alcohol intake (e.g., disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate, and/or topiramate).
7. Self-reported history of severe alcohol withdrawal (e.g., seizure, delirium tremens).
8. Clinically significant medical problems such as cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, or endocrine problems that would impair participation or limit medication ingestion.
9. Current or past alcohol-related medical illness, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, hepatocellular disease, or peptic ulcer.
10. Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, or who are not using a reliable form of birth control.
11. Current charges pending for a violent crime (not including DUI-related offenses).
12. Lack of a stable living situation.

Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No