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Cannabis Potency Effects on Brain White Matter in Early Phase Psychosis

RecruitingPhase 4Ages 18 Years - 25 YearsAllNova Scotia Health Authority
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Canada reports some of the highest rates of cannabis use in our youth and young adult populations, among all the developed countries. Recent Health Canada surveys report that 27% of 16-19-year-olds and 32% of 20-24-year-olds have used cannabis in the past 30 days, with 16-24-year-olds showing the highest rates of daily or near-daily use. Unfortunately, cannabis use has also been found to be a risk factor for the development of a psychotic disorder in emerging adults, and in those who develop psychosis and continue cannabis use, there is a significant effect on long term outcomes. This includes the severity of symptoms, risks of relapse (being hospitalized) and not reaching a level of functioning that would be expected. Lifetime experience with cannabis is greater than 80% in young adults with early phase psychosis (EPP; the first 5 years of a psychosis illness) with up to 30% of Canadian

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * This study will enroll individuals 18-25 years of age from the Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program Exclusion Criteria: * Current stimulant use disorder
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What it tests

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Where

2 sites
Psychosis Intervention Early Recovery Program
St. John's, Canada
Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program
Halifax, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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