Cannabis for PTSD; Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders; Depression; Depressive Disorder; Psychological; Psychedelic Experiences; Psychedelic Drug Dependence
This study is completed in Canada. It is testing cannabis for PTSD; Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders; Depression; Depressive Disorder; Psychological; Psychedelic Experiences; Psychedelic Drug Dependence.
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether Cannabis may be useful for adults experiencing depression.
What would participation involve?
Participants may receive Cannabis, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in Canada.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for adults with depression.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.
Your next step
The official record does not clearly describe the visit format, so the practical details are best checked directly in the source. Participation appears to involve study activities and follow-up chosen by the research team. The main fit and exclusions are best confirmed in the eligibility section of the official record. The phase details are not clearly stated here.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Estimated enrollment
- 102
- Sponsor
- Empower Research Inc
- Sponsor type
- Other organization
- Study type
- Drug
- Intervention type
- Medication / drug
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- Canada
- Age range
- From 19 Years to 85 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT04965740
- Official title
- EMPOWER Study: Exploring Medically Perceived Benefits, Use and Interest in Psychedelics and Cannabinoids: Observational Study With First Responders and Military Personnel Examining Previous Use Experience and Interest in Participating in Future Research Studies
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: The primary objective of this study is to collect insights from first responders and military personnel on their need for, use of, and interest in physical and/or mental health medical marijuana or psychedelic-assisted therapy programs. These preliminary data will help to. The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.
Does this study involve a medication?
This appears to be a medication / drug study involving Cannabis. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.
Do I need to want to stop or reduce tobacco use to participate?
The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.
What would I likely need to do?
You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
Will I need to change, stop, or stabilize my current treatment?
The public registry appears to mention rules about current treatment, stability, stopping treatment, or dose changes. Do not change your treatment for a study without medical guidance. Ask the study team and your clinician what is required, what is not allowed, and how safety is monitored.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Empower Research Inc, which appears to be another type of organization. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The registry indicates that this study is completed. It may still be useful for understanding the research, but you are unlikely to be able to join. The registry lists an estimated enrollment of 102 participants.
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