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Effects of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids on Menopause Symptoms

RECRUITINGPhase 2Sponsored by Washington State University
Actively Recruiting
PhasePhase 2
SponsorWashington State University
Started2026-02-11
Est. completion2026-11-10
Eligibility
Age40 Years – 60 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site

Summary

The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of hemp-derived minor cannabinoids on symptoms of menopause/perimenopause.

Eligibility

Age: 40 Years – 60 YearsSex: FEMALEHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* designated female at birth
* 40-60 years of age
* able to give informed consent (no intellectual disability)
* stable pharmacotherapeutic regimen, no change in the past 3 months
* abstinent from regular cannabis use (\<1x/month) for past year, and willing to abstain from use for 3 months
* abstinent for supplements, don't add any supplements (no changes in past 3 months)
* own a smartphone
* have access to Zoom on a secure, stable internet connection
* perimenopausal or menopausal

Exclusion Criteria:

* currently taking anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and/or antipsychotic medication

  * severe depression, neurovegetative symptoms, or current suicidality
  * psychosis or family history of psychosis
  * pregnant or breastfeeding
  * chemotherapy
  * hypotension
  * drug testing for work or other reasons
  * illicit drug use in past 3 months (cannabis not illicit)
  * heavy alcohol use (4 drinks more than 4x/week)
  * international/air travel planned for more than one week in the next 3 months
  * cocounut allergy

Conditions3

AnxietyMenopausePerimenopause

Interventions1

Locations1 site

Washington State University, Dept of Psychology
Pullman, Washington, 99164
Carrie Cuttler, PhD509-592-0151carrie.cuttler@wsu.edu

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