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clonidine and Cannabis Abuse

clonidine has been researched along with Cannabis Abuse in 4 studies

Clonidine: An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.
clonidine (amino form) : A clonidine that is 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 2,6-dichlorophenyl group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Lofexidine was sedating, worsened abstinence-related anorexia, and did not robustly attenuate withdrawal, but improved sleep and decreased marijuana relapse."2.73Effects of THC and lofexidine in a human laboratory model of marijuana withdrawal and relapse. ( Comer, SD; Foltin, RW; Haney, M; Hart, CL; Reed, SC; Vosburg, SK, 2008)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (25.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brezing, CA1
Choi, CJ1
Pavlicova, M2
Brooks, D2
Mahony, AL1
Mariani, JJ2
Levin, FR2
Glass, A1
Mahony, A1
Nunes, EV1
Bisaga, A1
Dakwar, E1
Carpenter, KM1
Sullivan, MA1
Choi, JC1
Haney, M1
Hart, CL1
Vosburg, SK1
Comer, SD1
Reed, SC1
Foltin, RW1
Cone, EJ1
Welch, P1
Lange, WR1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Lofexidine and Dronabinol for the Treatment of Marijuana Dependence[NCT01020019]Phase 2/Phase 3156 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-01-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

21 Days of Consecutive Abstinence as Measured by the Time-line Followback.

(NCT01020019)
Timeframe: reported daily for 12 weeks/ or study participation

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Placebo18
Lofexidine and Dronabinol17

Trials

3 trials available for clonidine and Cannabis Abuse

ArticleYear
Abstinence and reduced frequency of use are associated with improvements in quality of life among treatment-seekers with cannabis use disorder.
    The American journal on addictions, 2018, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Clonidine; Double-Blind Method; Dronabinol; Female; Humans; Male; Marijuana Abuse; Marijuana

2018
Dronabinol and lofexidine for cannabis use disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 2016, Feb-01, Volume: 159

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists; Clonidine; Craving; Double-Blind Method; Dronabino

2016
Effects of THC and lofexidine in a human laboratory model of marijuana withdrawal and relapse.
    Psychopharmacology, 2008, Volume: 197, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adult; Affect; Appetite; Attention; Cannabinoids; Clonidine; Double-Blind

2008

Other Studies

1 other study available for clonidine and Cannabis Abuse

ArticleYear
Clonidine partially blocks the physiologic effects but not the subjective effects produced by smoking marijuana in male human subjects.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1988, Volume: 29, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Blood Pressure; Clonidine; Drug Evaluation; Heart Rate; Humans; Male; M

1988