Cannabis for Obesity
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to determine the initial efficacy of once daily oral cannabis for weight loss in obese individuals.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with obesity (BMI of 30 or higher) who are generally healthy, have normal blood pressure and heart rate, can speak and read English, and own a smartphone or tablet. People with major health issues will not be able to join.Inclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Cannabis
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether taking oral cannabis once daily helps people with obesity lose weight compared to a placebo. Participants are randomly assigned to either the cannabis group or the placebo group.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Cannabis "gummy", starting at 5 mg THC and increased every three weeks by 5 mg increments up to a maximum target dose of 15 mg THC, administered once daily for duration of 6-month trial participation.
Placebo cannabis "gummy", containing no active THC, administered once daily for duration of 6-month trial participation.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Kentucky
Lead Sponsor
Joshua A. Lile, Ph.D.
Lead Sponsor
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