Coaching for Veterans to Use Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management
MIVetsCan: Cannabis Coaching for Veteran Pain Management Trial (Phase 2)
NA · University of Michigan · NCT06283862
This study is testing whether virtual coaching can help veterans with chronic pain use cannabis more effectively to manage their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 468 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06283862 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The MIVetsCan Can-Coach Trial aims to assist Veterans suffering from chronic pain by providing four virtual coaching sessions focused on the effective use of their own cannabis products. Participants will receive educational support to help manage their pain and related symptoms through the use of cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabis. The study will involve periodic assessments via smartphone to monitor symptom status and cannabis use. All interactions will be conducted online to ensure accessibility for participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are United States Veterans experiencing moderate to severe chronic pain who are planning to use or are currently using cannabis products for pain management.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with cognitive impairments, pregnant individuals, or those with a history of psychotic or bipolar disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could empower Veterans to manage their chronic pain more effectively using cannabis.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using cannabis for chronic pain management, but this specific coaching approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * United States Veteran * Experiencing chronic pain (pain lasting 3 or more months) * Moderate to severe chronic pain * Are planning or currently using cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabis products for pain management * Able to read and speak English sufficiently to allow for informed consent and active participation in the educational intervention sessions * Willingness to attend all study visits (conducted virtually) * Willingness to fill out periodic assessments via smartphone to assess symptom status and cannabis use (protocol has more details) Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent (e.g., cognitive impairment, unable to sufficiently communicate in English) * Participant states participant is pregnant * Planning to move out of a state with legal recreational marijuana use during course of study; * Current diagnosis or past history of a psychotic disorder (schizophrenia spectrum, except substance/medication -induced or due to another condition) * Current diagnosis or past history of bipolar disorder * Unable to attend study visits * Risk for imminent harm - Suicidal ideation or wish to die as assessed with the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation (PANSI) questionnaire and further risk assessment by study team members * Any impairment, activity, behavior, or situation that in the judgment of the study team would prevent satisfactory completion of the study protocol
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vivian Kurtz
- Email: vkurtz@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-998-7156
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Chronic Pain, Veteran, Cannabis, Cannabidiol