Medical cannabis studied as supportive care for head and neck cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03431363

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether head and neck cancer patients would use medical cannabis to help with side effects during chemotherapy and radiation. 30 patients were observed to see how many signed up for and obtained medical cannabis. The goal was to understand if cannabis could be a practical part of supportive care, not to cure the cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States