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Cancer Patients' cannabis habits under the microscope

NCT ID NCT05836857

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study surveys 100 cancer patients at a pain clinic to learn how they use cannabis and CBD, how often, and why. The goal is to gather information to help doctors provide better education and support for pain management. No treatment is given—it's purely a fact-finding mission.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how cancer patients use cannabis and CBD, leading to more personalized pain management education.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage survey study, not a treatment trial. It only collects opinions and usage patterns, so it won't directly test if cannabis or CBD works for pain.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2023

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older 2. Cancer patients who present to the MD Anderson Pain Medicine Clinic as a new patient or consult 3. Willing to give informed consent 4. Willing to complete the survey Exclusion Criteria: 1. Refusal of informed consent 2. Refusal to complete the survey 3. Patients who previously completed the survey 4. Patients who opt-out or change their mind after agreeing to participate 5. Already an established patient at MDACC Pain Medicine Clinic 6. Patients scheduled to see Dr Abdi (PI).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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Cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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