๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The goal of this study is to systematically determine whether the cannabis response in human females is related to SH fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Biological female
* Used cannabis between 1 time a month and 2 times a week during the previous year
* Age between 18 and 40 years
* Free from psychotropic medication
* Free from hormonal birth control
* A regular menstrual cycle (last 3 cycles a duration between 21 and 35 days).
* Good physical health as determined by medical examination and laboratory analysis
* Absence of any major medical, endocrine and neurological condition as determined by medical examination and laboratory analysis
* Normal weight, body mass index (weight/height2) between 18 and 28 kg/m2
* Written Informed Consent
* Good knowledge and understanding of the English language
* Participants must be willing to refrain from taking illicit psychoactive substances during the study.
* Participants must be willing to drink only alcohol-free liquids and no coffee, black or green tea, or energy drinks after midnight of the evening before the study session, as well as during the study day.
* Participants must be willing not to drive a traffic vehicle or to operate machines within 24 h after substance administration.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of drug addiction (determined by the medical questionnaire, drug questionnaire and medical examination)
* Pregnancy or lactation or pregnancy planned during study participation
* Hypertension (diastolic \> 90 mmHg; systolic \> 140 mmHg)
* Current or history of psychiatric disorder (determined by the medical questionnaire and medical examination)
* Current presence or history of psychosis in first-degree relatives
* Any chronic or acute medical condition
* History of cardiac dysfunctions (arrhythmia, ischemic heart disease,โฆ)
* Tobacco smoking (\>20 per day)
* Excessive drinking (\>20 alcoholic consumptions per week)
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
๐ค 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.