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New treatment option for COPD
Official title Reducing Breathlessness With Dronabinol in COPD Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06473701
What this study is testing
What is Dronabinol 2.5mg Capsule?
Dronabinol 2.5mg Capsule is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for copd.
Also referred to as Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol.
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
- This clinical trial examines whether Dronabinol, which contains the synthetic psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), can alleviate severe breathlessness in patients with severe and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- 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 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Refractory dyspnea despite optimal treatment
- COPD (GOLD 3,4)
- Breathlessness corresponding to mMRC score ≥ 3
- Informed written consent
- Age ≥ 18 years
You likely can't join if
- Ongoing infection or exacerbation of COPD within the last month (30 days)
- Regular treatment with THC or CBD within 1 month (30 days)
- Life expectancy less than 3 months (90 days)
- Treatment with medicines that, according to the summary of product characteristics, are strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4, CYP2C9 or CYP2C19
- History of or current evidence of significant medical or psychiatric disorder that is considered by the investigator to put the subject at greater...
- Current or past substance abuse where the investigator finds it too risky for the subject to be included in the study
See the full eligibility criteria
- Refractory dyspnea despite optimal treatment
- COPD (GOLD 3,4)
- Breathlessness corresponding to mMRC score ≥ 3
- Informed written consent
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Cognitive relevant, of legal age
- Understands and speaks Danish
- For fertile women defined by amenorrhea for less than 12 months: negative HCG before entry into the trial
- For fertile and sexually active people: use of safe contraception during medication intake and 4 weeks after: intrauterine device (IUD) or hormonal contraception (oral contraceptive pill, implant, transdermal patch...
- Ongoing infection or exacerbation of COPD within the last month (30 days)
- Regular treatment with THC or CBD within 1 month (30 days)
- Life expectancy less than 3 months (90 days)
- Treatment with medicines that, according to the summary of product characteristics, are strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4, CYP2C9 or CYP2C19
- History of or current evidence of significant medical or psychiatric disorder that is considered by the investigator to put the subject at greater risk of experiencing an adverse event
- Current or past substance abuse where the investigator finds it too risky for the subject to be included in the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vejle, Region Syddanmark, Denmark
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 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vejle, Region Syddanmark, Denmark. 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.