Cannabis and immunotherapy: help or harm? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06206941

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study follows 450 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to see how cannabis use affects their symptoms like pain, sleep, anxiety, and quality of life. Participants complete surveys and daily assessments over a year. The goal is to understand the benefits and risks of cannabis in this group, helping doctors and patients make informed decisions.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Oregon Health and Science University

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    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cannabis

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could provide clearer guidance on whether cannabis helps or harms cancer patients on immunotherapy, improving symptom management.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients. Cannabis use also carries risks like addiction and side effects.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.