Assessing cannabis treatment for cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy
Official title: Assessing Benefits and Harms of Cannabis Use in Patients Treated With Immunotherapy for Cancer: a Prospective Cohort Study
Run by State University of New York at Buffalo · NCT06206941 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how cannabis use affects symptoms in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to see if it helps them feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | State University of New York at Buffalo Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | immunotherapy |
| Locations | 2 sites (Portland, Oregon and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06206941 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older with a cancer diagnosis who are planning to or currently receiving immunotherapy treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have used synthetic cannabis or only Cannabidiol (CBD), or those with severe pain limiting movement, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate how cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors manage symptoms related to their condition and treatment, including the use of cannabis. Participants will complete online surveys and ecological momentary assessments at various time points over a year to compare symptoms between cannabis users and non-users. The study will recruit participants through institutional registries, electronic medical records, and direct outreach during outpatient visits. Data will be collected via video or phone calls to ensure convenience and accuracy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of symptom management in cancer patients, potentially leading to improved patient care and safety.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of cannabis in symptom management for cancer patients is being explored, this specific approach assessing its impact alongside immunotherapy is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adult age of 18 years or older * cancer diagnosis and planning or using immunotherapy treatment, * pain and spend less than 50% in bed or chair * fluent in english language Exclusion Criteria: * use synthetic cannabis or only use Cannabidiol (CBD) * non users but used in the past 3 months * Patients receiving immunosuppressants or organ transplant recipients. * Patients within 6 months of Hospice care. * Pain that limits movement to more than 50% of their day in bed or chair
Where it's running
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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rebecca L Ashare, PhD
- Email: rlashare@buffalo.edu
- Phone: 716-829-6273
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.