Dronabinol for sleep apnea
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether dronabinol, a cannabis-like medicine, can help people with moderate sleep apnea breathe better at night. It may be an option for those who haven't found other treatments helpful.
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Who can take part
- You have moderate sleep apnea, shown by a recent sleep test, with a score between 15 and 50 events per hour.
- You are not currently using a CPAP machine, mouthpiece, or tongue stimulator for sleep apnea, or you use them very little.
- You have not had surgery for sleep apnea (except tonsil removal as a child).
- You do not have severe lung problems, heart disease, kidney or liver disease, or a recent stroke.
- You are not pregnant, not allergic to cannabis or sesame oil, and do not use illegal drugs or drink more than 10 alcoholic drinks weekly.
- You are not a commercial driver or pilot, and you don't do shift work.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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