Neuroprotective Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Preventing Oxaliplatin (Ox)-Induced Neuropathy
Exploring the Neuroprotective Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Preventing Oxaliplatin (Ox)-Induced Neuropathy: A Prospective Study
Fox Chase Cancer Center
30 participants
Oct 14, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a pilot, prospective, randomized study evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation to prevent oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) in patients receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for colorectal cancer (CRC). Participants will be randomized to receive either CBD capsules in addition to standard therapy or standard therapy alone.
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Interventions
Oral hemp-derived CBD capsules, 150 mg twice daily (with titration in Cycle 1; dose reductions permitted for tolerability). Administered starting the day before oxaliplatin infusion and continued for 7 days after each chemotherapy cycle.
Standard of care oxaliplatin-based regimens per NCCN guidelines (e.g., FOLFOX or CAPEOX), administered in 2-3 week cycles for a maximum of 6 months.
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NCT07167446