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NCT Number: NCT05132842

Cannabis Use Patterns Among Cancer Patients

This study determines patterns of cannabis use among cancer patients. Information collected in this study may help doctors to understand patient use of cannabis therapy, their knowledge and experiences with this therapy, benefits and risks associated with its use, and whether or to what extent they are discussing it with their health care providers.

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Key information

Conditions

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm Hematologic Diseases Hematologic Neoplasms Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Malignant Solid Neoplasm Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

About this study

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To identify the frequency, modes, and duration of cannabis use, assess experiences with obtaining and using cannabis, as well as reasons for use and perceived risks and benefits of its use among cancer patients who are undergoing or have recently completed active treatment.

Ia. To uncover disparities in use of cannabis, perceptions of use, and communication with providers among cancer patients who are identify as racial and ethnic minorities, have low health or digital literacy, are of older age or low socioeconomic status.

II. Among cancer patients with a known medical marijuana certification, assess the impact of cannabis on pain management, anxiety, anorexia, and quality of life, as well as their communication with their oncology team about their procurement and use of cannabis.

OUTLINE:

Patients complete a survey about knowledge and awareness of medical cannabis, perceived risks and benefits of cannabis, mode and frequency of use (if applicable), impact on cancer-related symptoms, patient provider discussions about cannabis, and demographic characteristics including health and digital literacy.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Provide signed and dated informed consent form
  • English speaking
  • Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
  • Any individual >= 18 years old
  • At least one medical or radiation oncology appoint within the last 3 years at one of the SKCC cancer center campuses

Exclusion criteria

  • Non-English speaking
  • Not a cancer patient at one of the SKCC campuses
  • Deceased

Treatment and study plan

Survey Administration

Other

Complete a Survey

Primary outcomes

  1. Survey data analysis

    Time frame: Up to 12 months

    Respondent demographics and clinical characteristics and survey responses

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Thomas Jefferson University

Other

Collaborators

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Registry information

Official study title

Determining Patterns of Cannabis Use Among Cancer Patients

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Nov 24, 2021
Registry last updated
May 15, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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