A Pilot Study of Dronabinol for Adult Patients With Primary Gliomas

NCT00314808 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 33

Last updated 2014-07-16

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Summary

This study seeks to define the tolerability and safety associated with the administration of Dronabinol in the treatment of adults with nausea, vomiting and appetite loss in patients with primary gliomas who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The study will also describe the effect of Dronabinol on the quality of life in terms of nausea, vomiting and anorexia in this patient group.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Dronabinol

Oral route, 5mg PO 2x daily before and during 2 cycles of chemotherapy,2.5mg PO every night when not on chemotherapy

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Deborah H Allen, MSN, RN, CNS, FNP-BC, AOCNP · Duke University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-04-30
Primary Completion
2011-10-31
Completion
2012-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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