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Cannabis for Pain Relief (CanSex Trial)
CanSex Trial Summary
This trial will study the effects of marijuana on pain relief and potential abuse in men and women.
CanSex Trial Eligibility Criteria
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You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowCanSex Trial Timeline
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.CanSex Trial Design
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Participation is compensated
You will be compensated for participating in this trial.
Who is running the clinical trial?
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- I am using hormonal birth control.I have regular menstrual cycles.I can participate in all required study activities.I am between 21 and 55 years old and not pregnant.I am using a non-hormonal method of birth control.Your weight is within a healthy range according to your height.I am currently using medical cannabis, painkillers, or other medications that could influence the study.I have smoked cannabis lightly without any bad effects.I am currently experiencing pain.
- Group 1: Placebo
- Group 2: Low strength cannabis
- Group 3: Higher strength cannabis
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has there been any precedent for experimentation with Active Cannabis?
"At present, 31 trials exploring the potential of Active Cannabis are underway with 3 in their final Phase. The majority are based out of Hartford, Connecticut but span across 46 sites globally."
Am I eligible to take part in the experiment?
"This clinical trial is recruiting 160 individuals between the ages of 21 and 55 who suffer from chronic pain. In addition to this, prospective participants must meet a few other criteria: females in the trial must be cycling regularly; male or non-pregnant female aged between 21-55 years old; no prior treatment for cannabis use; light users with no reported negative side effects while smoking cannabis; BMI ranging 18.5 - 34kg/m2.; and lastly, all women are required to practice an effective form of birth control that does not involve hormones."
Is this endeavor the inaugural attempt of its kind?
"Accumulated research on Active Cannabis has been conducted in a total of 32 cities, across 5 countries. This research began with the Jazz Pharmaceutical-sponsored study that involved 200 patients and completed its Phase 2 & 3 drug approval stage in 2015. Since then, an additional 60 trials have been performed to further examine this medication's efficacy."
What is the total enrollment for this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov lists this clinical trial as being open for recruitment since its initial posting on June 30th 2021, with the last update occurring October 9th 2022. The study is currently searching for 160 participants from one medical site."
To what extent can active cannabis consumption be detrimental to health?
"Active Cannabis received a rating of 1, as this is an early-stage trial and the existing evidence regarding safety and efficacy is still limited."
Does this experiment have any age restrictions, specifically for individuals younger than 55?
"On the condition that applicants are aged 21 to 55, this trial will accept their inclusion. In addition, 162 studies have been conducted for people under 18 and 555 studies focus on patients over 65 years old."
Are researchers currently accepting new participants for this clinical trial?
"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov displays that this trial is looking for participants; the initial posting was on June 30th 2021 and the most recent update occurred on October 9th 2022."
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