Status:

RECRUITING

Proof of Concept Trial of Cannabis Derivatives in Neuropathic Pain

Lead Sponsor:

VA Office of Research and Development

Conditions:

Diabetic Neuropathic Pain

Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

21+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief 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 in...

Detailed Description

Chronic pain is a significant burden to United States Veterans and is a particular concern for Veterans. One of the causes of pain is chronic neuropathic pain (CNP). Frontline treatment for CNP, show ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Able to provide written consent
  • Veterans 21 years and older at the date of screening
  • Meet diagnostic criteria for neuropathic pain as defined by the Neuropathic Pain Special Interest Group of the International Association for the Study of Pain (NeuPSIG)
  • Meet criteria for persistent, high-impact pain criteria.
  • Presence of allodynia confirmed by one of the screening dynamic brush tests

Exclusion

  • Peripheral neuropathy is not a primary source of neuropathic pain
  • Hypersensitivity to THC, CBD, or THC/CBD
  • Self-report of cannabis use during screening phase confirmed by positive urine toxicology for THC-COOH as measured and resulted at visit 5 before randomization
  • Unwilling to refrain from using cannabis or cannabis-based products through the entire duration of the study
  • Diagnosis of DSM-5 Cannabis Use Disorder in the past 6 months
  • Current DSM-5 diagnosis of cannabis use disorder, substance use disorder or serious psychiatric disorders
  • Actual change or intent to change is greater than a 20% change (increase or decrease) in any other medication for pain or non-pharmacological treatment from 4 weeks before the screening appointment until completion of study (i.e., visit 13)
  • Opioid doses \> 400 mg MME (morphine milligram equivalent)
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who intend to become pregnant in the 12 weeks from enrollment
  • Any current unstable or concerning medical condition that would place the patient at increased risk, including hepatic, respiratory, immunological, cardiovascular, endocrine, or renal disease, or in the opinion of the investigator, prevents adherence with the protocol
  • Need for immediate psychiatric hospitalization
  • Enrolled in a medical marijuana program
  • Federal employee

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 21 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 30 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

320 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05351801

Start Date

June 21 2023

End Date

June 30 2027

Last Update

March 12 2025

Active Locations (5)

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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

San Diego, California, United States, 92161-0002

2

VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT

West Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06516-2770

3

Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02908-4734

4

South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229-4404