Cannabis, brain waves, and attention study
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how cannabis use affects brain activity and attention. It compares heavy users and non-users to understand the effects on memory and focus.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 40 years old
- You are right-handed
- You are either a heavy cannabis user (using at least 4 days per month for a year) or a non-user (no cannabis for 6 months but have tried it at least once)
- You have not used other recreational drugs (like cocaine, MDMA, or non-prescribed sedatives) in the past 30 days
- You are not a regular nicotine user (using 4 or fewer days per week) and can avoid caffeine and nicotine for 4 hours before appointments
- You are not pregnant, not in treatment for substance use or certain mental health disorders, and not taking psychotropic medications (some antidepressants, anti-anxiety, and ADHD meds are okay with adjustments)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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