A research study is being conducted at the Health Sciences Center that consists of three short surveys, a urine test for drugs and pregnancy if applicable, 11 short cognitive tests that will be taken twice, and two driving simulation sessions lasting 10 and 40 minutes.
The study will take five hours to complete.
The purpose of the study is to determine whether cannabidiol affects driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults by dose or sex using a driving simulator.
Your participation could help inform current and future public safety initiatives.
Participants will be randomized to receive either 300 mg of CBD, 150 mg of CBD or placebo oil.
In order to participate, you must meet the following inclusion criteria:
Be 18-30 years of age.
Have a current driver’s license.
Have driven at least once in the past 30 days.
Be able to read English.
Be willing to be randomized and comply with study requirements including a urine drug test, pregnancy test (if applicable) and complete a test drive to ensure the absence of simulation sickness.
Not currently taking any daily prescription medications excluding birth control.
Have not been diagnosed with any serious chronic disease by a licensed health care provider.
Have a friend who is willing to drive you home after testing or you are willing to be driven home by taxi or ride share after testing completion.
Participants who complete the study will receive a $100 Visa gift card and breakfast.
The West Virginia University Institutional Review Board has approval of this study on file.
If you have any questions about this study and would like to participate, contact Cindy Fisher-Duda at cynthia.fisherduda@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-685-2960, or Toni Marie Rudisill, principal investigator, at trudisill@hsc.wvu.edu or 717-817-3028.