Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.
The study, led by Toni Marie Rudisill, principal investigator and associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, aims to better understand the potential impacts of CBD use while driving. As CBD products become increasingly available and widely used, researchers hope the findings will help inform current and future public safety initiatives.
Participants must meet the following inclusion criteria:
- Be 18-30 years old
- Have a current driver’s license
- Have driven at least once in the past 30 days
- Be able to read English
- Willing to be randomized and comply with study requirements
- Provide a urine drug test and pregnancy test (if applicable)
- Not currently taking any daily prescription medications excluding birth control
- Have not been diagnosed with any serious chronic disease
- Have a friend willing to drive you home after testing or willing to be driven home by ride share
You are NOT eligible to participate if:
- You smoke, vape, use tobacco products
- Have used CBD in the past 30 days
- Use illicit drugs
- Are currently pregnant or lactating
Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CBD or a placebo and will complete a series of cognitive tests and driving simulation sessions.
Individuals who complete the study will receive a $100 Visa® gift card and complimentary breakfast.
Those interested in learning more or participating in the study should contact Cindy Fisher-Duda at cindy.fisher@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-6107, or Toni Marie Rudisill at trudisill@hsc.wvu.edu or 717-817-3028. Approval of this study by West Virginia University Institutional Review Board is on file.