Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:28 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:28 AM
NCT ID:
NCT05273567
Brief Summary:
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of guanfacine-ER on reductions in cannabis use and explore its effects on impulsivity and withdrawal through a hybrid in-person and virtual trial of treatment-seeking individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), and assessing the feasibility of the virtual components of the study.
Detailed Description:
This will be a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, of guanfacine-ER compared to placebo for CUD. Participants will start on guanfacine-ER 1mg nightly for 1-week (week 1) and slowly increase by 1mg/per week to a max dose of 4mg or maximum dose as tolerated through week 4. Patients will be maintained on the medication through week 11. During week 11, they will begin a taper to discontinuation, decreasing the dose of guanfacine by 1mg every 4 days until stopped during the last week of the study (week 12). The primary purpose of this study is therefore to investigate the effect of guanfacine-ER on reductions in cannabis use and explore its effects on impulsivity and withdrawal through a hybrid in person and virtual trial of treatment-seeking individuals with CUD. In light of COVID-19 viral transmission mitigation policies, we will make use of the technological applications of virtual visits, remote administration of urine drug testing and medication, and ecological momentary assessments (EMA) in conjunction with once monthly in person visits to the clinic during weeks 1, 4, 8, 12.
Study:
NCT05273567
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT05273567