Topical Cannabidiol (CBD) for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Overview

About this study

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate whether topical CBD improves chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), compared to placebo, and to evaluate side effects from topical CBD cream use, compared to placebo.

 

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Registration - Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • English speaking.
  • Cancer diagnosis of any tumor type with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
  • At least 4 out of 10 severity of neuropathy pain and/or tingling per appendix IV.
  • Stable for at least 7 days prior to registration [SJB1] [LCLM2] [GAM3] on medications for neuropathy, if any are being used.
  • ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0, 1 or 2.
  • Negative pregnancy test done ≤ 7 days prior to registration, for persons of childbearing potential only.
    • NOTE: If a urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required.
  • Able to provide written informed consent.
  • Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance.
  • No evidence of residual cancer.
  • Required Initial Laboratory Values: Following completion of chemotherapy, patients must have had a CBC and serum chemistries, including the following:
      • Platelet count > 100,000/mm^3;
      • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,000/mm^3;
      • Hemoglobin > 11 g/dL;
      • Serum transaminase [ALT or AST] ≤ 1.2 x upper limit of normal (ULN);
      • Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 1.2 x ULN;
      • Serum creatinine ≤ 1.2 x ULN.

Registration - Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any of the following because this study involves an investigational agent whose genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects on the developing fetus and newborn are unknown:
    • Pregnant persons;
    • Nursing persons;
    • Persons of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception.
  • Any medical condition that would prohibit use of a topical cream (skin infection or open wound in the area of the neuropathy).
  • Co-morbid systemic illnesses or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessment of safety and toxicity of the prescribed regimens.
  • Pre-existing neuropathy prior to chemotherapy that would confuse the issue of CIPN.
  • Currently on chemotherapy or received chemotherapy treatment within the prior 3 months.
  • Use of other cannabis products within 30 days prior to registration.
  • History of allergy to cannabis products.

Crossover Re-Registration – Inclusion Criteria:

  • Treatment cannot begin prior to registering to the crossover phase and will ideally begin ≤ 7 days after registration for the crossover phase.

Eligibility last updated 1/18/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stacy D'Andre, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Mankato, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stephan Thome, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Albert Lea, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Mina Hanna, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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