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CUSIC™ Community

Help us increase the scientific understanding of cannabis psychoactive effects. Zentrela will pay you up to $140 to participate in an Observational Study (plus we provide unlimited snacks for the munchies)!

What is CUSIC™ ?

CUSIC™ is a consumer research method created by Zentrela in order to objectively quantify the psychoactive effects of cannabis products including onset time, maximum potency and offset time.

Our Goal


Our ultimate objective is to create the world’s largest
database of cannabis product effect information to
ensure the safe and informed consumption of
recreational cannabis products.
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Participants Needed​


The CUSIC™ project is completely dependent on the willingness of our community members to contribute their time and participate in our observational studies.

Zentrela Research Lab

We invite cannabis consumers to share their cannabis experience at the Zentrela Research Lab in Hamilton, Ontario where participants bring their own products and consume them while we use our scientific data collection method to accurately and reliably document the complete experience.

Current Observational Studies

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Cannabis Infused Beverages

We are currently looking for consumers of cannabis-infused beverages between the
age of 19 and 65 that live in the Hamilton, ON region. Register now so we can include you in this study.

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Cannabis Pre-Roll Products

We are currently looking for consumers of cannabis pre-roll products between the age of 19 and 65 that live in the Hamilton ON region. Register now so we can include you in this study.

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Cannabis Edible Products

We are currently looking for consumers of cannabis edible products between the age of 19 and 65 that live in the Hamilton ON region. Register now so we can include you in this study. 

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Why Participate in a Zentrela Observational Study?

  • Expand our scientific understanding of cannabis psychoactive effects
  • Contribute to the safe and informed consumption of recreational cannabis products
  • Receive compensation
  • Help us promote safe and responsible cannabis use
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The Process

1. Online Registration

Take a 30 second survey to assess your eligibility.

2. Screening

Tell us about yourself to determine your eligibility in a current or coming study.

3. Participate

Schedule a time that best work for you to participate.

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Observational Studies FAQ

CUSIC™ is the first cannabis consumer research model conducted through observational studies that comply with Health Canada’s regulations. Our consumer research protocols are reviewed and approved by an Independent Ethics Review Board.

Generate science-backed cannabis product non-therapeutic effect data that meets with the Cannabis Act Regulations to develop informational, educational and/or promotional material for the cannabis industry. Of course, the participant’s personal information remains in absolute confidentiality!
No. The neurotechnology Cognalyzer™ is not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, mitigate or prevent cognitive or any other type of health related issue, illness or sickness.
The Cognalyzer® is a tool that quantifies cannabis effects.

No. We do not produce, sell, distribute, promote or administer cannabis.
Consumers who volunteer in CUSIC™ research projects accept to bring and consume their own products in our research facility while we observe them doing so.

A typical study takes 6 hours to complete. The schedule of visits and duration is discussed with you prior to you making a commitment to join the study.
The identity of Participants will be held strictly confidential. After signing the consent form, the Participant will be assigned a participant identification (the “Participant ID”) code and a participation identification code (the “Participation ID Code”). Any information collected from the Participant will be linked to these two codes and the link between these two codes and the Participant’s identity will be held in protected storage. Anyone working with the information will not know which information belongs to which person.

If you are interested in a study we are recruiting for, click on one of the above links and register! One of our recruitment team members will respond with more information.

After you register, we will arrange a time to go through a telephone screening with you, asking you more specific qualifying questions and informing you of the details of the study. Once we complete the screening, if you qualify you will be contacted to enroll in the study.

Yes. You are free to leave the trial at any time. If you do decide to leave, you should let the research team know and tell them why you are leaving the study. Early termination measures will be done to ensure your safe exit from the study.