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Proof of Concept Trial of Cannabis Derivatives in Neuropathic Pain
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Summary
Chronic neuropathic pain (CNP) is disabling. Research on frontline treatments for CNP, shows inconsistent outcomes and dissatisfaction among Veterans. Veterans and clinicians have shown significant interest in cannabis derivatives (THC, CBD) for neuropathic pain control, but there are no well-controlled trials guiding expectations for benefit and adverse outcomes associated with cannabis for CNP. Because Veterans are likely to present with pain and pain-related polymorbidity significantly differing from that of civilians, a well-structured clinical trial of cannabinoids for Veterans with CNP is vital.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
320
Start Date
2023-06-21
Completion Date
2029-05-31
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
THC (Syndros)
Participants will receive a target dose of 10mg per day of THC (Syndros).
CBD (Epidolex)
Participants will receive a target dose of 800 mg per day of CBD (Epidolex).
THC + CBD (Nabiximols)
Participants will receive a target dose of 10.8 mg / 10 mg per day of THC + CBD (Nabiximols).
Placebo
Placebo
Locations (6)
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, United States
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
West Los Angeles, California, United States
VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, Texas, United States
VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States