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Cannabinoid

CBD for Anorexia Nervosa

Phase < 1
Recruiting
Led By Guido K Frank, MD
Research Sponsored by University of California, San Diego
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have a duration of illness ≥ 6 months
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up weekly for the duration of the project (three weeks)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is investigating whether cannabidiol (CBD), a component of marijuana, is an effective treatment for Anorexia Nervosa (AN).

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with Anorexia Nervosa or related disorders, who have been ill for at least 6 months and are medically stable. Participants must meet specific diagnostic criteria without significant medication changes recently. Those with certain physical conditions, drug dependencies, or severe mental health issues cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on mealtime anxiety in people with Anorexia Nervosa. It aims to establish CBD's dosage, side effects, tolerability, and acceptability as a potential treatment by comparing it against a placebo.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of CBD may include mild digestive upset, changes in appetite or mood, drowsiness or fatigue. However, since this is an exploratory study, part of its purpose is to document the range and frequency of any side effects experienced.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My illness has lasted for 6 months or more.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~after completion of week 3 of treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and after completion of week 3 of treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Blood tests for cannabinol (CBD) metabolites Week 1
Blood tests for cannabinol (CBD) metabolites Week 2
Hematologic Tests
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Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 2 & 3 trial • 90 Patients • NCT04387617
38%
Tiredness
24%
Drowsiness
24%
Poor sleep
22%
Constipation
18%
Poor Appetite
16%
Dizziness
9%
Headache
7%
Diarrhea
7%
Nausea
4%
Itching
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
CBD Oil Group
Control Group

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Cannabidiol (CBD)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Days 1 to 7: Patients will receive CBD 2.5 mg/kg in divided doses BID for 7 days. Days 8 to 14: Patients will receive an increase dose of 7.5 mg/kg of CBD in divided doses. Days 15 to 21: Patients will receive an increased dose of 12.5 mg/kg CBD, in divided doses. If patients experience dose limiting side-effects, they ill be maintained on the lowest tolerated dose.
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Days 1 to 7: Patients will receive placebo in divided doses BID for 7 days. Days 8 to 14: Patients will continue to receive placebo in divided doses. Days 15 to 21: Patients will receive continue to receive placebo in divided doses.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cannabidiol
2021
Completed Phase 3
~1010

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, San DiegoLead Sponsor
1,121 Previous Clinical Trials
1,521,385 Total Patients Enrolled
15 Trials studying Anorexia Nervosa
1,574 Patients Enrolled for Anorexia Nervosa
Guido K Frank, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Diego

Media Library

Cannabidiol (Cannabinoid) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04878627 — Phase < 1
Anorexia Nervosa Research Study Groups: Cannabidiol (CBD), Placebo
Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Trial 2023: Cannabidiol Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04878627 — Phase < 1
Cannabidiol (Cannabinoid) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04878627 — Phase < 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Which prior experiments have focused on the effects of Cannabidiol?

"At present, 79 clinical trials for Cannabidiol are active with 16 of those in the third phase. Many investigations into this compound have taken place at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo; however, 290 medical sites across the globe are conducting research on its efficacy."

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Is it possible to still join this medical experiment?

"The clinical trial is still recruiting participants, and the latest update to the listing was on January 19th 2022 - with an initial posting of January 20th 2022."

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What is the eligibility criteria for participation in this clinical trial?

"To be considered a viable candidate for this research, an individual should have anorexia nervosa and be within the 18-40 age range. The maximum number of participants in this trial is 40 people."

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Are individuals aged 18 and above eligible to participate in this experiment?

"This research endeavor is open to applicants who are older than 18 years old and younger than 40."

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How many participants are slated to take part in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. As per the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is seeking participants at present time. It was originally announced on January 20th 2022 and has been updated as recently as January 19th of the same year. 40 patients are being sought from a single location for inclusion in this experiment."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Massachusetts
Kansas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of California San Diego
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

How responsive is this trial?

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Recent research and studies
~6 spots leftby Oct 2024