The Use of Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabidiol (CBD) Among Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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To collect information about how patients in the pain management clinic use cannabis/CBD, including how often it is used, why it is used (for example, to manage pain or other symptoms), and where patients get their information on cannabis/CBD for pain management

Detailed Description
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Objectives Primary Objective: The primary objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of current and prior cannabis and/or CBD use in cancer patients who present to the pain management clinic at MDACC. Secondary Objectives: The secondary objective is to investigate the reason for cannabis/CBD use (e.g. pain, neuropsychiatric symptoms, recreational or other use), degree of symptom improvement with use, frequency of use, methods of use (e.g. inhaled vs. ingested), sources of information on cannabis/CBD, and patient interest in learning more from their physicians about cannabis/CBD for cancer pain.

Official Title
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The Use of Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabidiol (CBD) Among Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study

Conditions
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Cancer

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Cannabis (Marijuana)
* Behavioral: Cannabidiol (CBD)


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 years or older Cancer patients who present to the MD Anderson Pain Medicine Clinic as a new patient or consult Willing to give informed consent Willing to complete the survey Exclusion Criteria: Refusal of informed consent Refusal to complete the survey Patients who previously completed the survey Patients who opt-out or change their mind after agreeing to participate Already an established patient at MDACC Pain Medicine Clinic Patients scheduled to see Dr Abdi (PI).

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabidiol (CBD)<br>This is a survey to determine the number of cancer pain patients who use and/or used Marijuana and/or CBD for pain or other symptom burdens. | Behavioral: Cannabis (Marijuana)<br>* The level of interest in learning more about cannabis for cancer pain, we can better facilitate a patient-centered approach to comprehensive treatment plans through patient education.<br>Behavioral: Cannabidiol (CBD)<br>* The level of interest in learning more about cannabis for cancer pain, we can better facilitate a patient-centered approach to comprehensive treatment plans through patient education<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cannabis (Marijuana) and CBD (Cannabidiol for Cancer Pain Survey | Score scale ranges from 1-5, Extremely interested(1),Not Interested (5) | through study completion; an average of 1 year. |