Table 1

The CAPSTAN trial experimental procedure

Time (minutes) from startApproximate durationActivity
010 minIntroduction and pretrial compliance checks
105 minRandomisation
1515 minPretreatment measures
3010 minCBD or placebo administration and caloric beverage
4050 minRest period 1
9015 minVirtual reality orientation
10515 minBaseline measures
12015 min total
(2 min)
(3 min)
(5 min)
(5 min)
Public Speaking task:
Instructions
Speech preparation
Speech delivery
Arithmetic challenge
13510 minRest period 2
1455 min total
(2 min)
(3 min)
Walk the Plank task:
Instructions
Walk the Plank task
15010 minRest period 3
1605 min total
(2 min)
(3 min)
Rollercoaster Ride task:
Instructions
Rollercoaster ride task
16510 minRest period 4
17515 minStudy close
190End of Test Day
  • CAPSTAN, Cannabidiol for Acute Psychosocial Stress and Nausea.