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NCT03609853 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
Behavioral Pharmacology of THC and D-limonene
A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 53
- Enrollment target
NCT03609853: Completed Phase 1 study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT03609853 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 53 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (12% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03609853, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 53 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will evaluate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of vaporized d-limonene and THC administered via inhalation.
Primary Outcome
Peak rating (0-100) of Anxiety on the DEQ, a visual analog scale (VAS) self-report questionnaire with 0 being No anxiety and 100 being maximum anxiety
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Vaporized THC, limonene, or THC and limonene
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 53 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-04-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-10-25 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT03609853 record still lists
NCT03609853 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 53 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (12% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT03609853 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03609853 about?
NCT03609853 is a clinical study titled "Behavioral Pharmacology of THC and D-limonene". This study will evaluate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of vaporized d-limonene and THC administered via inhalation.
What is the current status of trial NCT03609853?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 53 participants. The study started on 2019-04-01. Estimated completion is 2023-10-25.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03609853?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Vaporized THC, limonene, or THC and limonene (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03609853?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03609853's enrollment target sits among peer trials
53 948th of 2000 higher than 1,045 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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