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Small patient study to explore the anticancer effect of cannabis oil in untreatable patients with liver cancer
EU CTIS ID: 2024-514049-13-02
What this study is testing
to study the anti-tumoral effect of cannabis oil (THC10% / CBD5%) in untreatable advanced HCC patients.
- Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
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Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Age =>18 yrs
- Language: Dutch or English
- Histologically proven hepatocellular carcinoma
- Non-cirrhosis or Child Pugh A cirrhosis
- Hepatic encephalopathy grade 0 or 1
- Multidisciplinary treatment (MDT)-advised best supportive care for untreatable advanced HCC or patients unable to undergo or declining treatment for advanced HCC
You likely can't join if
- Child Pugh B or C cirrhosis
- Hepatic encephalopathy grade 2 or more
- Previous systemic treatment for HCC
- Mental conditions rendering the subject incapable to understand the nature, scope and consequences of the trial
- Use of medicinal cannabis for other purposes
- Contra-indications for medicinal cannabis oil: o Patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction or clinically significant cardiac dysfunction within the last 12 months or have had a cardiac disorder that, in the opinion of the investigator would have put the participant at risk of a clinically significant arrhythmia or myocardial infarction. o Patients with known psychotic disorders o Female patients who are pregnant or lactating o Patients (men or women) intending to start a family o Hypersensitivity to cannabinoids or any of the excipients of the cannabis oil
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age =>18 yrs
- Language: Dutch or English
- Histologically proven hepatocellular carcinoma
- Non-cirrhosis or Child Pugh A cirrhosis
- Hepatic encephalopathy grade 0 or 1
- Multidisciplinary treatment (MDT)-advised best supportive care for untreatable advanced HCC or patients unable to undergo or declining treatment for advanced HCC
- Minimal life expectancy of 3 months
- Willing and able to attend follow-up examinations
- Willing to stop active traffic participation or controlling machinery during the study period if applicable
- Signed informed consent
- Child Pugh B or C cirrhosis
- Hepatic encephalopathy grade 2 or more
- Previous systemic treatment for HCC
- Mental conditions rendering the subject incapable to understand the nature, scope and consequences of the trial
- Use of medicinal cannabis for other purposes
- Contra-indications for medicinal cannabis oil: o Patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction or clinically significant cardiac dysfunction within the last 12 months or have had a cardiac disorder that, in the opinion of the investigator would have put the participant at risk of a clinically significant arrhythmia or myocardial infarction. o Patients with known psychotic disorders o Female patients who are pregnant or lactating o Patients (men or women) intending to start a family o Hypersensitivity to cannabinoids or any of the excipients of the cannabis oil
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years, 65+ years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
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