No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
4 – 18
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Manitoba · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children aged 4 to 17 who have cancer that has come back or has not responded to treatment. Participants will receive cannabinoids while currently getting their cancer treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am between 4 and 17 years old.
I have been diagnosed with a relapsed or refractory cancer.
I am currently receiving active cancer treatment.
My doctor thinks I will survive at least 4 more months.
You may not be able to join if
I have a history of heart disease.
I have severe liver or kidney problems.
I have used cannabis or cannabis products in the last 2 weeks.
I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
I have a family history of schizophrenia or psychotic disorders.
I am currently receiving cell therapies or immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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CANnabinoids in Pediatric ONCology is a randomized, double blind, adaptive clinical trial looking at the tolerability of cannabinoids in children with cancer across 3 Canadian children's hospitals.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Ages 4-17 years old at the time of enrollment
2. Diagnosed with relapsed or refractory solid or hematologic malignancy including brain tumours
3. Currently receiving active cancer treatment or supportive and palliative care
4. Estimated survival of at least 4 months at the ti…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Ages 4-17 years old at the time of enrollment
2. Diagnosed with relapsed or refractory solid or hematologic malignancy including brain tumours
3. Currently receiving active cancer treatment or supportive and palliative care
4. Estimated survival of at least 4 months at the time of enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
1. History of cardiovascular disease, severe hepatic or renal impairment defined by alanine transaminase (ALT)/ aspartate aminotransferase (AST) more than 5x upper limit of normal (ULN), creatinine more than 5x ULN or glomerular filtration rate (GFR less than) \<60 mL/min/1.73 m273m2, unstable/unmanaged arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension with blood pressure above 99th centile for age or history of myocardial infarction
2. Nabilone or other cannabis-based products use (including for recreational purposes) within the past 2 weeks or planned nabilone use for the duration of their enrollment in the trial. Current use/continued use of recreational cannabis, or not willing to abstain from recreational cannabis use during the trial
3. Anyone who is pregnant or breast/chest-feeding throughout the duration of the study or has the intention to become pregnant within 3 months of study completion
4. Participation in other clinical trials that prohibit the concurrent use of cannabis
5. Children with a personal or family history of schizophrenia or psychotic disorders, substance use disorder or allergy to cannabinoids or cannabis
6. Unwilling or unable to use effective form of contraception and refrain from driving motorized vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, etc.) throughout the study period
7. Anyone who is currently receiving cell therapies or immune checkpoint inhibitors
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