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Guanfacine Extended-release for Adolescents With Cannabis Use
Sponsor: Orygen
Summary
A randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of extended-release guanfacine to reduce cannabis use frequency in young people with cannabis use disorder following a period of monitored abstinence.
Official title: Guanfacine Extended-release Randomised Controlled Trial for Adolescents With Cannabis usE (GRACE)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-07-27
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2025-07-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Guanfacine Extended Release Oral Tablet
Target dose 4 mg daily
Residential withdrawal
4-14 days in residential withdrawal treatment
Engagement with alcohol and other drug services
Ongoing engagement with a youth drug and alcohol service for counselling or other support for the duration of the study
Placebo
Placebo capsule taken daily
Locations (1)
Orygen
Parkville, Victoria, Australia