Will THC in Soon-To-Be Legal Hemp Products Show Up In Government Drug Tests? Paid Study Seeks Participants

Background

Hemp-seed and other hemp-based products will soon be legal in Australia. THC, the active ingredient in cannabis (marijuana), may be found in small amounts in hempseed oil.

THC is a substance which is easily detected by roadside drug tests, and therefore it is possible that people may be prosecuted under the drug-driving legislation as a result of ingesting hemp seed products. This study will test the effectiveness of a commonly used drug test to detect the presence of THC in sesame oil, which is designed to mimic the levels of THC likely present in these legal hemp products. In addition, the study will test how these levels of THC affect driving ability.

This study seeks healthy men and women aged 21 – 55 who have previously used marijuana or a hemp product to contribute to medical research. Participants will be required to attend 3 study visits at the research site where they will also use a driving simulator.

Benefits to Participation

You will be compensated $150 for participating in this study and receive a $100 taxi voucher.

You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.

Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.

Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

Men and women aged 21 – 55 years old who:

Have a full driver’s license (no P-Plates)

Have tried marijuana or a hemp product at least once before

Have no past or current history of severe psychiatric or other medical conditions

Able to attend 3 study visits at the research site over 3 weeks

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