Gabapentin for Restoring GABA/glutamate Homeostasis in Co-occurring Bipolar and Cannabis Use Disorders: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, MRI Study

Date Added
August 3rd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00112593
Researcher
James Prisciandaro

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Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This research study evaluates the effects of anFDA-approved medication Gabapentin in individuals with Bipolar Disorder who smoke marijuana. Participants in the study will will be assigned to take either Gabapentin or a matched placebo. Study medication will be taken for 17 days. There will be 5 study visits, with 2 MRI brain imaging scans completed. Questionnaires and clinical interview measures will be completed at study visits along with consistent assessment of potential side effects from study medication.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sara Hix
843-792-0572
hixs@musc.edu

Investigating the effect of the oral microbiome on cognition in HIV-infected chronic cannabis users

Date Added
February 9th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00117243
Researcher
Wei Jiang

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Keywords
Brain, Dental, HIV / AIDS, Memory Loss, Mental Health, Nervous System, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This study will examine how marijuana use can affect oral bacteria and brain health in people with HIV and without HIV. Early studies show that marijuana users have more oral bacteria than non-marijuana users. The increase in bacteria is believed to affect brain health. Participation in the study will be one visit. The visit will take approximately 120 minutes.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Wei Jiang
843-876-2457
jianw@musc.edu

MUSC Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences: Stress-Reactivity and Cannabis Use in Cannabis-Using Older Adults

Date Added
May 31st, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128725
Researcher
Andreana Benitez

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Keywords
Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how cannabis use affects memory, thinking, and stress response in older adults, and how ovarian hormones affect them in older women. Participants will undergo a screening process over telehealth to confirm eligibility. There is a second telehealth visit to complete questionnaires, a cognitive testing battery, and a medical history. There is one visit in the clinic where participants will provide urine and saliva samples for drug and alcohol testing and a blood sample for a lipid testing, and complete additional cognitive tasks. They will then complete CREMA sessions (Cue Reactivity Ecologic Momentary Assessment) at home, two times a day for ten days. CREMA sessions include answering questions about marijuana use and sleep, and rating stress and craving.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Nunn
843-792-0476
jenkinli@musc.edu

MUSC Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences: Stress-Reactivity and Cannabis Use in Cannabis-Using Older Adults

Date Added
May 31st, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128725
Researcher
Andreana Benitez

List of Studies


Keywords
Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how cannabis use affects memory, thinking, and stress response in older adults, and how ovarian hormones affect them in older women. Participants will undergo a screening process over telehealth to confirm eligibility. There is a second telehealth visit to complete questionnaires, a cognitive testing battery, and a medical history. There is one visit in the clinic where participants will provide urine and saliva samples for drug and alcohol testing and a blood sample for a lipid testing, and complete additional cognitive tasks. They will then complete CREMA sessions (Cue Reactivity Ecologic Momentary Assessment) at home, two times a day for ten days. CREMA sessions include answering questions about marijuana use and sleep, and rating stress and craving.

Institution
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Nunn
843-792-0476
jenkinli@musc.edu

MUSC Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences: Stress-Reactivity and Cannabis Use in Cannabis-Using Older Adults

Date Added
May 31st, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128725
Researcher
Andreana Benitez

List of Studies


Keywords
Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how cannabis use affects memory, thinking, and stress response in older adults, and how ovarian hormones affect them in older women. Participants will undergo a screening process over telehealth to confirm eligibility. There is a second telehealth visit to complete questionnaires, a cognitive testing battery, and a medical history. There is one visit in the clinic where participants will provide urine and saliva samples for drug and alcohol testing and a blood sample for a lipid testing, and complete additional cognitive tasks. They will then complete CREMA sessions (Cue Reactivity Ecologic Momentary Assessment) at home, two times a day for ten days. CREMA sessions include answering questions about marijuana use and sleep, and rating stress and craving.

Institution
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Nunn
843-792-0476
jenkinli@musc.edu

The impact of cannabis and tobacco/nicotine product co-use in young adults: Prospective cessation evaluation and substitution

Date Added
September 15th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00131124
Researcher
Erin McClure

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Keywords
Smoking, Substance Use
Summary

The goal of this project is to better understand the relationship between tobacco/nicotine and cannabis using behavioral economics during a tobacco/nicotine quit attempt. All participants will receive tobacco/nicotine cessation treatment (smoking and/or vaping treatment) for 12 weeks. To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 18-25 and use tobacco products (smoke cigarettes and/or vape nicotine) and use cannabis (in any form). Participants do not need to be interested in quitting cannabis/marijuana to qualify. This study is being conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina. All procedures are conducted remotely and there is no in-person visits are needed.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Emma Mandel
843-792-4097 or 843-830-0165
smokingstudy@musc.edu

Randomized controlled trial of varenicline to treat tobacco and cannabis co-use

Date Added
May 7th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00136115
Researcher
Erin McClure

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Keywords
Smoking, Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of varenicline (sometimes known as Chantix) compared to placebo (an inactive substance) for the treatment of cigarettes and cannabis (marijuana). Varenicline is not FDA approved for the combination treatment of cigarette abstinence and cannabis reduction or abstinence. All participants will also receive counseling and access to online treatment modules during a quit attempt for cigarettes and a reduction attempt for cannabis. This study is being conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina. All procedures are conducted remotely; therefore, no in-person visits are needed.

To qualify, participants must be 18 or older, live in South Carolina, use cigarettes and cannabis, and are interested in quitting cigarettes and reducing cannabis.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Emma Mandel
843-792-4097 or 843-830-0165
smokingstudy@musc.edu

A prospective trial of varenicline and incentives for e-cigarette cessation in adults who co-use cannabis

Date Added
June 4th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00136601
Researcher
Erin McClure

List of Studies


Keywords
Smoking, Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to better understand tobacco outcomes using a commonly prescribed stop smoking medication (varenicline) and financial incentives for adults who also use cannabis. Varenicline is not FDA approved for e-cigarette cessation, but is FDA approved for cigarette cessation. We are also interested in how cannabis/marijuana and tobacco interact during a tobacco quit attempt. All participants will receive e-cigarette cessation treatment for 12 weeks. To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 18-40 and use both tobacco and cannabis. Participants do not need to be interested in quitting cannabis to qualify. This study is being conducted at three sites: the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC, Behavioral Health Services in Pickens, SC, and MUSC Lancaster

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Emma Mandel
843-792-4097 or 843-830-0165
smokingstudy@musc.edu

A prospective trial of varenicline and incentives for e-cigarette cessation in adults who co-use cannabis

Date Added
June 4th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00136601
Researcher
Erin McClure

List of Studies


Keywords
Smoking, Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to better understand tobacco outcomes using a commonly prescribed stop smoking medication (varenicline) and financial incentives for adults who also use cannabis. Varenicline is not FDA approved for e-cigarette cessation, but is FDA approved for cigarette cessation. We are also interested in how cannabis/marijuana and tobacco interact during a tobacco quit attempt. All participants will receive e-cigarette cessation treatment for 12 weeks. To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 18-40 and use both tobacco and cannabis. Participants do not need to be interested in quitting cannabis to qualify. This study is being conducted at three sites: the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC, Behavioral Health Services in Pickens, SC, and MUSC Lancaster

Institution
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Emma Mandel
843-792-4097 or 843-830-0165
smokingstudy@musc.edu



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