Could cannabis ease cancer symptoms in kids? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05754840
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Canadian study is testing whether cannabinoid oils (CBD and THC) can safely help manage symptoms like pain in children aged 4-17 with relapsed or refractory cancer. The trial will enroll 60 kids across three hospitals, giving them different ratios of CBD to THC oils to see which is best tolerated. The goal is to find a safe way to improve quality of life during cancer treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
cannabinoid oils (CBD and THC combinations)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a safe way to manage pain and other symptoms in children with cancer, improving their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Side effects from cannabinoids are possible, and the study focuses on tolerability, not yet on proven effectiveness.
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Locations
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BC Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada
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IWK Health Centre
RECRUITINGHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 6R8, Canada
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The Hospital for Sick Children
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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