Cannabis oil for sleep problems in cancer patients
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether cannabis oil (with or without CBD) can help cancer patients sleep better than a placebo. You'll take the medication at home and wear a sleep monitor to track how well it works.
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Who can take part
- Age 25 or older with a history of solid organ cancer (not blood cancer) and current sleep problems
- Moderate to severe insomnia (score of 15 or higher on a standard screening test)
- Willing to stop alcohol, certain anxiety medications, and cannabis for at least 30 days before the study
- Recent blood work showing healthy blood cell counts, liver function, and kidney function
- Able to wear a home sleep monitor and use a smartphone or tablet to record sleep data
- No current use of other sleep medications, and no history of seizures or untreated brain tumors
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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