Overview

Cannabinoid Medication for Adults With OCD

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this pilot research study is to test the effects of a medication called nabilone (Cesamet) in adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Participants will receive either nabilone on its own, or nabilone in combination with a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) called exposure and response prevention (EX/RP). Nabilone is a synthetic cannabinoid and acts on the brain's "endocannabinoid system," which has been hypothesized to play a role in OCD. Nabilone is approved by the FDA for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. It is not FDA-approved for treating OCD.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Treatments:
Dronabinol
Nabilone