๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-06

Cannabidiol-Assisted Learning for Managing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (NCT07123467)

Cannabidiol-Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Wayne State University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigates the use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved cannabidiol (EPIDIOLEXยฎ) as an adjunct to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The study aims to evaluate whether cannabidiol-assisted CBT enhances emotion regulation via dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC) activation and improves anxiety symptom outcomes compared to CBT with placebo.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Tolan Park Medical Building โ€” Detroit, Michigan

Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Wayne State University School of Medicine, Tolan Park Medical Building โ€” Detroit, Michigan

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (313) 577-1278

Email: hmarusak@med.wayne.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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