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New treatment option for Knee Arthritis
Official title Cannabidiol (CBD) in Pain Reduction for Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05020028
What this study is testing
What is Cannabidiol (CBD)?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for knee arthritis.
Also referred to as Cannabidiol.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to see if cannabidiol (CBD) orally dissolving tablets (ODTs) can lessen pain, improve function, and improve patient satisfaction in cases of knee osteoarthritis. CBD comes from the cannabis plant and is non-psychoactive (i.e.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Patients presenting with knee osteoarthritis (KL Grade II-III)
- Knee pain for at least three months, occurring in at least half of the days in that period
- VAS ≥ 4
- Patients ages 40-75, inclusive
- If female patients are pre-menopausal they must be currently practicing effective forms of two types of birth control, which are defined as those...
You likely can't join if
- Knee Injections within the last 3 months (cortisone, PRP, hyaluronic acid)
- Legally incompetent or mentally impaired (e.g., minors, Alzheimer's people, dementia, etc.)
- Younger than 40 years of age
- Older than 75 years of age
- Any patient considered a vulnerable subject: pregnant women or fetuses, children, cognitively impaired adults, prisoners
- History of cannabis abuse or dependence
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients presenting with knee osteoarthritis (KL Grade II-III)
- Knee pain for at least three months, occurring in at least half of the days in that period
- VAS ≥ 4
- Patients ages 40-75, inclusive
- If female patients are pre-menopausal they must be currently practicing effective forms of two types of birth control, which are defined as those, alone or in combination, that result in a low failure rate (less than 1%...
- Male patients must be using an effective form of contraception
- Knee Injections within the last 3 months (cortisone, PRP, hyaluronic acid)
- Legally incompetent or mentally impaired (e.g., minors, Alzheimer's people, dementia, etc.)
- Younger than 40 years of age
- Older than 75 years of age
- Any patient considered a vulnerable subject: pregnant women or fetuses, children, cognitively impaired adults, prisoners
- History of cannabis abuse or dependence
- History of coagulation abnormalities and thromboembolic disease or current abnormal coagulation test values
- History of stroke or acute coronary syndromes within 3 months
- Abnormal coagulation profile
- Renal failure (serum creatinine \> 250 μmol/L [2.83 mg/dL]) or liver cirrhosis
- Patients that have been on opioid management for any reason just prior to the study
- Patients with known inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, pseudogout etc)
- Patients with a large effusion
- Patients with a BMI \> 35
- Patients meeting the DSM-V for major psychiatric illness, such as bipolar disorder
- Patients diagnosed with major depression, psychosis, or substance abuse disorder
- Patients with current or a history of suicidal ideation
- Breastfeeding females
- Abnormal LFTs
- Patients with major neurological disorders, such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive impairment, epilepsy, history of traumatic brain/head injury, or seizures
- Patients with moderate (Child-Pugh B) and severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C).
- Patients taking moderate or strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 (listed below) concomitantly will be considered for exclusion if determined to be clinically significant by the treating physicians
- Patients taking strong CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inducers (listed below) concomitantly will be considered for exclusion if determined to be clinically significant by the treating physicians
- Patients taking substrates of UTG1A9, UTGB17, CYP2A1, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 (listed below) concomitantly will be considered for exclusion if determined to be clinically significant by the treating physicians
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
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, 40 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.