Could a cannabis gummy be the key to better sleep for cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT07658677

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Theodore Brasky PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a cannabis gummy can improve sleep and quality of life in 50 cancer patients who have trouble sleeping. Participants will either take the gummy or receive usual care for 5 weeks. The goal is to see if the gummy is safe and helps with sleep, while also checking how well patients follow the study plan.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cannabis gummy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-prescription option to help cancer patients sleep better and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 50 participants. The cannabis gummy may cause side effects like drowsiness or altered mood, and its sleep benefits are not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMATOPOIETIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM NEOPLASM MALIGNANT SOLID NEOPLASM

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Locations

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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