Cannabis for improving sleep in people with cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing whether taking a cannabis compound (THC with or without CBD) can improve sleep quality for people with solid organ cancers. If you have moderate-to-severe insomnia and are interested in a non-drug option, you might qualify.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 25 years old.
- You must have a solid organ cancer (like lung, breast, colon, or prostate), and be either in remission or stable on treatment.
- You must have moderate-to-severe insomnia that you want treated (a screening score of 15 or higher).
- You must be willing to avoid alcohol, cannabis, and certain anti-insomnia medications while on the study.
- You must have a smart phone or tablet to use a home sleep-tracking device.
- You must have no recent falls (in the last 6 months) or serious balance problems.
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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