Status:

COMPLETED

Effectiveness of Cannabinoids on Appetite in Scleroderma

Lead Sponsor:

Khon Kaen University

Conditions:

Systemic Sclerosis

Malnutrition

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The cannabinoid has benefits in many aspects but the evidence of the effect of cannabinoids in humans with SSc is limited. We, therefore, would like to investigate the efficacy of cannabinoids on the ...

Detailed Description

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disease for which skin tightness is the hallmark. The disease is classified into 2 major subsets: limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) and diffu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • SSc patients aged between 18 and 70 years
  • Diagnosed according to ACR/EULAR 2013 classification criteria
  • Having anorexia or malnutrition status
  • Must not receive steroid equivalent to prednisolone dose more than 10 mg/d
  • Must receive a stable dose of steroid, immunosuppressant, and/or vitamin or its supplement within 2 weeks before enrollment
  • Must stop anxiolytics, hypnotics, or sleeping pills at least 2 weeks before enrollment
  • Understand and able to read and write the Thai language

Exclusion

  • Overlap with other connective tissue diseases
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Bedridden and confined to no self-care
  • Evidence of active malignant disease
  • Present uncontrolled or severe medical problems including diabetes mellitus, asthma, angina, cardiovascular, thyroid, hepatic, or renal diseases (Cr\>1.4 mg/dl)
  • Present active infection that needs systemic antibiotic
  • Previous allergy to cannabinoid or their derivatives
  • Concomitant illegal drug used (amphetamine or its derivative, cocaine)
  • History of the previous cannabinoid using or concomitant any herbal included cannabinoid used
  • On-going anxiolytics, hypnotics, or sleeping pills used
  • In a period that needs immunosuppressant dose adjustment
  • Having active SSc that needs closed monitoring for disease progression (pulmonary hypertension, proteinuria, microscopic hematuria, digital gangrene, and progressive interstitial lung disease)
  • Having unstable cardiopulmonary disease (angina, peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and arrhythmia) and risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Having a history of schizophrenia, concurrent active mood disorder, or anxiety disorders
  • Receiving the following medications that cause drug interaction with cannabinoids: fluoroquinolone, rifampicin, fluoxetine, warfarin

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 9 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05416697

Start Date

November 9 2022

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

February 20 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40002

2

Scleroderma Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40002