NCT01826188

Brief Summary

There are many reports about efficacy of Cannabis in Crohn's disease but no controlled trials. The aim of the proposed trial is to investigate the efficacy of oil containing the cannabinoids THC and CBD given by mouth for induction of remission in Crohn's disease.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2013

Longer than P75 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2013

Completed
27 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 28, 2013

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 8, 2013

Completed
5.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

March 8, 2019

Status Verified

March 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

5.3 years

First QC Date

March 28, 2013

Last Update Submit

March 7, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Crohn's diseaseIBD CannabisTHCCBD

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Treatment sucsess will be defind as a decrease of at least 100 points in CDAI after 8 weeks of treatment.

    The aim of the proposed study in to evaluate the efficacy of drops of cannabis oil in crohn's diseas patients compared to placebo. Treatment sucsess will be defind as a decrease of at least 100 points in CDAI after 8 weeks of treatment.

    8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Remission of disease

    8 weeks

  • endoscopic improvment

    8 week

  • Improvment of CRP and calprotectine

    8 week

  • Improvment of blood cytokine levls

    8 weeks

  • Improvment of at least 30 points in quality of life as measured by the SF 36.

    8 weeks

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Safety and side effects

    8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

THC 5 mg/ml and CBD 50 mg/ml.

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

olive oil containing THC 5 mg/ml and CBD 50 mg/ml. which will be taken twice daily.

Drug: THC 5mg/ml and CBS 50mg/ml

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

olive oil but without any active ingredients.

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

olive oil containing THC and CBD

THC 5 mg/ml and CBD 50 mg/ml.

olive oil without cannabis

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease of at least 3 months duration, which was proved by either endoscopy or appropriate imaging study.
  • Patients who have failed treatment with either 5 ASA or corticosteroids or immunomodulators or biologic agents, or steroid dependant patients, or patients who were treated by the above mentioned drugs and could not tolerate them due to side effects.
  • Age 20 or older.
  • Able to sign informed concent
  • Active Crohn's disease with a CDAI 200 or more.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with a diagnosis of a mental disorder
  • Patients who by the judgment of their physician are likely to develop drug addiction.
  • Pregnant women or women who are intending to become pregnant
  • Patients with a known cannabis allergy
  • Patients who are not capable of giving an informed consent
  • Patients with an impending operation due to Crohn's disease.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Meir Hospital

Kfar Saba, Israel

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Naftali T, Lev LB, Yablecovitch D, Half E, Konikoff FM. Treatment of Crohn's disease with cannabis: an observational study. Isr Med Assoc J. 2011 Aug;13(8):455-8.

    PMID: 21910367BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Crohn Disease

Interventions

DronabinolCystathionine beta-Synthase

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesGastroenteritisGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesIntestinal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CannabinoidsTerpenesHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsHydro-LyasesCarbon-Oxygen LyasesLyasesEnzymesEnzymes and Coenzymes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 28, 2013

First Posted

April 8, 2013

Study Start

March 1, 2013

Primary Completion

June 1, 2018

Study Completion

June 1, 2018

Last Updated

March 8, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-03

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