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Cannabis for Chronic Back Pain
Study Summary
This trial will study if cannabis could be used to replace opioids or reduce high-dose opioid use in patients with chronic spine pain.
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- I suffer from nerve pain.Your blood tests show important irregularities that the study doctor thinks are concerning.I cannot stop taking opioids for 14 days before the study starts and during it.I have a known heart condition.Your blood pressure is not well controlled and is higher than 139 over 89.You cannot use cannabis (including smoking, eating, or using cannabis products on the skin) for 14 days before the start of the study and during the study, except for the study drug.I am currently taking medications like valproate or warfarin.I have not had major surgery in the last 3 months.I have a history of seizures.I have liver problems or tests showing liver issues.You have recently used certain drugs like amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, PCP, or ecstasy, as shown by a urine test.I am currently having thoughts about harming myself.Your ECG shows abnormal results that are considered important by the study doctor.I have a cognitive condition that makes it hard for me to understand or agree to the study.I have an autoimmune disease like RA or MS.You can't stop using tobacco for at least 4 hours.I am currently breastfeeding.I do not want to reduce or stop my prescribed opioids for chronic pain.I have had back pain for 3 months or more that does not spread down my legs.I am scheduled for surgery or a procedure during the study.I have pain related to my cancer.You currently have a problem with using drugs or alcohol.You have had problems with drinking too much alcohol in the past or currently.You currently use a lot of cannabis or have had problems with using it in the past.It seems like there might be a typo in your request. Could you please provide more details or clarify the criterion you'd like to have rewritten?You are allergic to or have had a bad reaction to cannabis.I have a pain condition more severe than my back pain.I have been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's or had a traumatic brain injury.You had a bad reaction to using cannabis before, such as feeling paranoid or anxious.You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic disorder in the past.I have had severe depression in the past or have it now.
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Are we looking for test subjects that are over 20 years old?
"The age limit for this clinical trial is 21 to 84. If a patient does not meet this criteria, there are 21 other trials which might be more appropriate. For patients that are older than 65, there are 344 different trials from which to choose."
Could you please outline the other research studies that have looked at THC/CBD?
"There are a total of 113 studies currently underway researching the medical benefits of THC/CBD. Of those, 21 have reached Phase 3 clinical trials. Even though most of the research is being conducted in Belmont, Massachusetts, there are 357 locations spread out across conducting these experiments."
Could you please explain the requirements for this research project?
"The study is admitting 157 participants, who are aged 21 to 84 and have back pain. In order for patients to be eligible, they must also meet the following inclusion criteria: ____ ."
For what ailments is THC/CBD oil most often recommended?
"THC/CBD is often used when patients do not respond well to other forms of treatment. This medication can also be helpful for those suffering from multiple sclerosis, pain, and other conditions."
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