Effect of Hemp-CBD on Patients With CIPN (Coala-T-CBD)

Coala-T-CBD Study: A Study of the Effect of Hemp-CBD on the Severity and Duration of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients Receiving Neurotoxic Chemotherapy for Non-Metastatic Breast, Uterine, Pancreatic, and Colorectal Cancer and All Stages of Ovarian Cancer

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) product, Ananda Hemp Spectrum Gelcaps, on the severity and duration of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIPN) among non-metastatic breast, uterine, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer, and all stages of ovarian cancer in patients who received neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy that included neurotoxic chemotherapeutic agents.

Study Overview

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Conditions: Breast Cancer; Pancreatic Cancer; Ovarian Cancer; Colorectal Cancer Stage II; Colorectal Cancer Stage III; Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy; Uterine Cancer
• Intervention / Treatment: Drug: Hemp-based CBD; Other: Placebo oral tablet

Detailed Description

CIPN is a common complication of many effective cytotoxic agents that can negatively impact patients' treatment course and quality of life. The incidence of CIPN in cancer patients receiving multidrug regimens is estimated at 38%, with frequencies approaching 100% with certain known neurotoxic drug classes. Taxanes (e.g., paclitaxel, docetaxel) and platinum-based agents (e.g., oxaliplatin, cisplatin, carboplatin) in particular, are two commonly used chemotherapy classes that are associated with a high incidence of CIPN. Symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy include distal extremity numbness, tingling and pain. Chronic, cumulative symptoms can severely impact quality of life and result in dose reductions and/or drug discontinuation in up to 30% of patients.

Consumers use cannabis products for various reasons including pain, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. The neuro-modulatory effects of phytocannabinoids, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in particular, have been documented at both the molecular and clinical level. The endocannabinoid system consists of CB1 receptors and CB2 receptors that act as an inhibitory G-protein within the central and peripheral nervous system, respectively. Several animal models have demonstrated the role endocannabinoids play in neuropathic pain development by showing enhanced neuropathic pain with CB1 receptor deletion and reduced manifestations of neuropathic pain with CB2 receptor overexpression. The therapeutic properties of cannabis-based products have also been illustrated in several randomized double-blind trials that have shown significant pain relief versus placebo in the treatment of neuropathy related to diabetes, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and HIV associated polyneuropathy. Studies specifically looking at the role of CBD in chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity have shown a neuroprotective effect of CBD in mouse models. Studies have demonstrated that a 14-day dosing regimen of CBD prevented the onset of paclitaxel-induced mechanical and thermal sensitivity.

These intriguing results suggest that cannabinoid agents could potentially reduce the severity and duration of CIPN in the clinical setting.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 56
• Phase: Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• United States
  • Pennsylvania
    • Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States, 19096
      • Lankenau Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 17 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non-metastatic breast cancer patients who developed CIPN (CTCAE sensory grade 2 or 3, motor grade <2) after receiving taxane-based chemotherapy in pre-operative or post-operative setting.
• Non-metastatic Colorectal cancer patients with high risk stage II and stage III disease who developed CIPN (CTCAE sensory grade 2 or 3, motor grade <2) after receiving oxaliplatin in the adjuvant setting.
• Ovarian cancer patients who developed CIPN (CTCAE sensory grade 2 or 3, motor grade <2) after receiving taxane-containing chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting .
• Uterine cancer patients who developed CIPN (CTCAE grade 2 or 3) after receiving taxane-containing chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting.
• Non-metastatic pancreatic cancer patients who developed CIPN (CTCAE grade 2 or 3) after receiving taxane-containing chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Family history of genetic/familial neuropathy
• Routine use of recreational or medicinal marijuana products (defined as > 4 times per month) or illicit drug use (positive urine drug screen including opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, PCP, LSD)
• Known underlying liver disease (Child-Pugh B or C) or baseline elevation in ALT, AST or total bilirubin ≥1.5 x upper limit of normal
• Patients taking certain medications will be excluded due to potential CBD-drug interaction. CBD may prevent appropriate drug metabolism increasing risk for toxicity. Co-administration of study product and the following medications will be contraindicated and may lead to participant exclusion: clarithromycin, itraconazole, erythromycin, fluconazole, clopidogrel, rifampin, sulfamethoxazole, warfarin, any opioids, warfarin, antiepileptic medications (including carbamazapine, phenytoin, valproic acid, but excepting of gabapentin, clonazepam or diazepam).
• Underlying history of epilepsy/ recurrent seizure disorder or unexplained seizure within past 6 months
• Patients with uncontrolled cardiovascular disease defined by myocardial infarction, stroke or transient ischemic attack, or need for coronary stent placement within past six months.
• Patients with uncontrolled psychiatric illness (who meet DSM-V criteria) or who are at increased risk for suicidality based on baseline Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale.
• Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who refuse to practice an effective form of birth control (condoms, diaphragm, birth control pill, IUD)

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Triple

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Hemp-based CBD	Drug: Hemp-based CBD; 3x Daily dosing for 12 weeks; Other Names: Ananda Hemp CBD Spectrum Gelcaps
Placebo Comparator: Placebo Oral Tablet	Other: Placebo oral tablet; 3x Daily dosing for 12 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change in pressure/touch sensation during intervention and at follow-up	At regular intervals, CIPN will be assessed by Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Examination using Touch-Test Sensory Evaluator Kit to determine pressure sensation.	Every two weeks for twelve weeks during intervention; One month follow-up
Change in pain sensation during intervention and at follow-up	At regular intervals, CIPN will be assessed by pinprick examination to determine pain sensation.	Every two weeks for twelve weeks during intervention; One month follow-up
Change in vibration sensation during intervention and at follow-up	At regular intervals, CIPN will be assessed by 128Hz tuning fork vibration test to determine vibration sensation.	Every two weeks for twelve weeks during intervention; One month follow-up
Change in quality of life	Quality of life will be measured by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 Questionnaire, a validated 30-item questionnaire to assess treatment impact on quality of life in cancer patients on 4-point scales, where 4 is most severe.	Every two weeks for twelve weeks during intervention; One month follow-up
Change in CIPN symptom severity	CIPN symptoms will be measured by EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 Questionnaire, validated 20-item questionnaire to assess symptom severity of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy on 4-point scales, where 4 is most severe.	Every two weeks for twelve weeks during intervention; One month follow-up
Change in pain severity	Pain severity will be measured by Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Short Form, validated 9-item questionnaire to assess the severity of pain and the impact of pain on daily functions on 10-point scales, where 10 is most severe.	Every two weeks for twelve weeks during intervention; One month follow-up
Change in sleep quality	Sleep quality will be measured by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sleep Disturbance Questionnaire, validated 8-item questionnaire to assess sleep quality on 5-point scales, where 5 is the most severe.	Every two weeks for twelve weeks during intervention; One month follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Receptivity and accrual rate to clinical studies involving cannabis-based substances.	Receptivity to clinical trials as well as to the use of CBD will be assessed using a questionnaire that will be distributed to all patients at the first encounter. Responses to this questionnaire will provide information regarding in the use of CBD was influencing factor for those who chose to participate or deferring factor for those who decline participation.	1 Day
Adherence to CBD Products	Adherence will be assessed with a Dosing Diary.	Daily, 12 weeks
Rate of side effects using medical-grade CBD concentrates	Side effects will be assessed at each encounter clinical evaluation by patient report in a Dosing Diary. All side effects thought to be secondary to CBD will be documented.	Daily, 12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Main Line Health
• Collaborators: Ananda Hemp, Inc.
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Marisa Weiss, MD, Main Line Health System

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Lee G, Grovey B, Furnish T, Wallace M. Medical Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2018 Feb 1;22(1):8. doi: 10.1007/s11916-018-0658-8.
• Brzezinski K. Chemotherapy-induced polyneuropathy. Part I. Pathophysiology. Contemp Oncol (Pozn). 2012;16(1):72-8. doi: 10.5114/wo.2012.27341. Epub 2012 Feb 29.
• Brzezinski K. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Part II. Prevention. Contemp Oncol (Pozn). 2012;16(3):258-61. doi: 10.5114/wo.2012.29296. Epub 2012 Jul 6.
• Saif MW, Reardon J. Management of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2005 Dec;1(4):249-58.
• Wang WS, Lin JK, Lin TC, Chen WS, Jiang JK, Wang HS, Chiou TJ, Liu JH, Yen CC, Chen PM. Oral glutamine is effective for preventing oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy in colorectal cancer patients. Oncologist. 2007 Mar;12(3):312-9. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.12-3-312.
• Ward SJ, Ramirez MD, Neelakantan H, Walker EA. Cannabidiol prevents the development of cold and mechanical allodynia in paclitaxel-treated female C57Bl6 mice. Anesth Analg. 2011 Oct;113(4):947-50. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e3182283486. Epub 2011 Jul 7.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): May 27, 2020
• Primary Completion (Anticipated): November 30, 2022
• Study Completion (Anticipated): April 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: April 23, 2020
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 20, 2020
• First Posted (Actual): May 21, 2020

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): September 1, 2022
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: August 29, 2022
• Last Verified: August 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Digestive System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neoplasms by Histologic Type; Neoplasms; Urogenital Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Carcinoma; Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Uterine Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases; Ovarian Diseases; Adnexal Diseases; Gonadal Disorders; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Digestive System Neoplasms; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Endocrine Gland Neoplasms; Neuromuscular Diseases; Colonic Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Intestinal Neoplasms; Rectal Diseases; Colorectal Neoplasms; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Ovarian Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Ovarian Epithelial; Uterine Neoplasms
• Other Study ID Numbers: F/N-R19-3893L

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: No

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: Yes
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No