Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
A randomized, double blind, study of dronabinol as a palliative agent in the treatment of pain, inflammation, and other complications of sickle cell disease (SCD).
A randomized, double blind, study of dronabinol as a palliative agent in the treatment of pain, inflammation, and other complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). Primary Objective: To determine whether dronabinol will improve pain and QOL in adults with SCD and chronic pain. Secondary Objectives: To assess dronabinol's effect on markers of inflammation in patients with SCD compared to placebo. To determine the safety and tolerability of dronabinol use in adults with SCD compared to placebo.
* Age \>18 years * Clinical diagnosis of SCD (HbSS, HbSC, HbSβ+; Thal, HbSβ0Thal, HbS variants) * Baseline score of 60 or lower on the ASCQ-Me 7-day pain interference domain * If on a SCD modifying therapy (hydroxyurea, regular blood transfusions, L-glutamine, voxelotor, crizanlizumab), on stable dose for at least 3 months * If using opioids for pain at home, on stable dose for at least 3 months * One urine toxicology negative for cannabinoids within 30 days of randomization * No known intolerance to dronabinol, or marijuana * No history of psychotic episode, psychosis, or active suicidality *…
Dronabinol, an FDA approval oral agent containing synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
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