Observing the effects of cannabis products on immune support

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 track the use of commercially available hemp and cannabis products marketed for immune support among individuals experiencing acute infections like influenza and COVID-19. Participants will be monitored for their consumption of these products and the associated effects on their symptoms. The study seeks to understand the safety and efficacy of cannabis in real-world settings, particularly given the rapid acceptance of these products in the market. By utilizing a prospective observational design, the research aims to provide insights comparable to randomized controlled trials, despite the inherent limitations of observational studies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 years of age or older
2. Able to read and write in English
3. Active participants in the Pennsylvania medical marijuana program (for cannabis product users)
4. Currently experiencing one or more of the following symptoms due to an acute illness:

   1. Fever or chills
   2. Cough
   3. Fatigue
   4. Muscle or body aches
   5. Headache
   6. Sore throat
   7. Congestion or runny nose
   8. Nausea or Vomiting
   9. Diarrhea
5. Agrees to consume their chosen hemp or cannabis product (for the cannabis arm) and to not use a different hemp or cannabis product through the duration of the study
6. Agrees to continue to abstain from using hemp or cannabis (for the non-cannabis/hemp using arm)
7. Must have smart phone or email and access to the internet
8. Be able to comply with study requirements including baseline, completion of electronic questionnaires, and study timeline parameters.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
2. Known allergy to any compounds in hemp or cannabis.
3. Endorses suicidal intent
4. Immunocompromised individuals
5. Unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures
6. Terminal Illness with life expectancy less than 1 year

Where it's running

• Center for Interventional Pain and Spine
  Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Philip Kim, MD — Center For Interventional Pain and Spine
• Study coordinator: Ashley M Scherer, MS
• Email: ashleys@centerisp.com
• Phone: 3027503099

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.