RecruitingPhase 2NCT05822362

CBD for Individuals at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Cannabidiol for Individuals at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial


Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Enrollment

236 participants

Start Date

Jan 19, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial designed to test the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on validated biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression, and behavioral, neurocognitive, and clinical measures, with putative mechanisms of action.


Eligibility

Min Age: 55 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) — a non-psychoactive compound from cannabis — can slow cognitive decline or reduce brain inflammation in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to see if CBD has protective effects on brain health. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 55 and 85 years old - You have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by a clinician - You can still function independently in daily life - Your cognitive test scores fall within the MCI range (MoCA score 18–25, CDR score 0.5) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with dementia (not just MCI) - You currently use cannabis or CBD products - You take medications that could interact with CBD (such as certain blood thinners or seizure medications) - You have significant liver disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGCannabidiol

The current study will directly test the hypothesis that a moderate dose of CBD improves markers of Alzheimer's progression, cognitive function, sleep, pain, anxiety, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

OTHERPlacebo

Placebo arm.


Locations(1)

University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, United States

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