RecruitingPhase 1Phase 2NCT05754840

CANnabinoids in Pediatric ONCology

A Randomized, Double-Blind Tolerability Trial of Cannabinoids for Symptom Management in Children With Cancer: the CAN-PONC Trial


Sponsor

University of Manitoba

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jul 18, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

CANnabinoids in Pediatric ONCology is a randomized, double blind, adaptive clinical trial looking at the tolerability of cannabinoids in children with cancer across 3 Canadian children's hospitals.


Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Ages 4-17 years old at the time of enrollment
  • Diagnosed with relapsed or refractory solid or hematologic malignancy including brain tumours
  • Currently receiving active cancer treatment or supportive and palliative care
  • Estimated survival of at least 4 months at the time of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria7

  • History of cardiovascular disease, severe hepatic or renal impairment defined by alanine transaminase (ALT)/ aspartate aminotransferase (AST) more than 5x upper limit of normal (ULN), creatinine more than 5x ULN or glomerular filtration rate (GFR less than) <60 mL/min/1.73 m273m2, unstable/unmanaged arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension with blood pressure above 99th centile for age or history of myocardial infarction
  • Nabilone or other cannabis-based products use (including for recreational purposes) within the past 2 weeks or planned nabilone use for the duration of their enrollment in the trial. Current use/continued use of recreational cannabis, or not willing to abstain from recreational cannabis use during the trial
  • Anyone who is pregnant or breast/chest-feeding throughout the duration of the study or has the intention to become pregnant within 3 months of study completion
  • Participation in other clinical trials that prohibit the concurrent use of cannabis
  • Children with a personal or family history of schizophrenia or psychotic disorders, substance use disorder or allergy to cannabinoids or cannabis
  • Unwilling or unable to use effective form of contraception and refrain from driving motorized vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, etc.) throughout the study period
  • Anyone who is currently receiving cell therapies or immune checkpoint inhibitors

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Interventions

DRUGMPL-001

High-CBD arm (MPL-001) a cannabidiol-enriched cannabis herbal extract which contains a 1:25 ratio of THC:CBD. The MPL-001 oil is produced by MediPharm Labs, each ml contains 50mg CBD and 2mg THC.

DRUGMPL-005

Medium-CBD arm (MPL-005) a cannabidiol-enriched cannabis herbal extract which contains a 1:5 ratio of THC:CBD. The MPL-005 oil is produced by MediPharm Labs, each ml contains 25mg CBD and 5mg THC.

DRUGMPL-009

Balanced arm (MPL-009) a balanced 1:1 ratio of THC:CBD. The MPL-009 oil is produced by MediPharm Labs, each ml contains 25mg CBD and 25mg THC.


Locations(3)

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

IWK Health Centre

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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