Medicinal cannabis detection trial
About this study
This study investigates whether medicinal cannabis products that contain delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be detected (present or absent) in saliva using roadside saliva drug testing equipment (Securetec Drugwipe® TWIN), and if so, for how long.
We will also look at how much THC is present in saliva, blood and urine, and assess driving and cognitive performance before and after using these products.
What’s involved?
Participants can be aged 21 and over, have a current (valid) prescription for a medicinal cannabis product that contains THC, and have a full driver's licence (no ‘P’ plates; recently expired licence is acceptable).
Participants will be asked to attend Swinburne University for a seven-hour testing session. During the testing session, participants will consume their prescription medication as prescribed. They will be reimbursed for their time and travel expenses at the completion of the session.
Our research ethics and integrity
Our researchers are committed to the highest ethical, professional and scholarly standards. All our studies conform to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, Good Clinical Practice and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
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