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Cannabics Capsules as Treatment to Improve Cancer Related Cachexia and Anorexia Syndrome in Advanced Cancer Patients- Pilot Study
The main purpose in the treatment of patients with advanced cancer and cancer anorexia cachexia syndrome (CACS) is to prolong life and to improve quality of life (QoL) as far as possible. QoL in patients with CACS is directly related to loss of appetite and loss of weight. Cannabis pills are given in Israel to advanced cancer patients with various symptoms in order to improve their QoL. There is data on safety/toxicity of cannabis, and these pills are given under the regulations of the Israel Ministry of Health. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of Cannabics capsules on improving loss of appetite and loss of weight.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 24 |
| Start date | 2016-11 |
| Completion | 2018-04-01 |
Conditions
- Cancer Cachexia
- Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
Interventions
- Cannabics capsules
Primary outcomes
- weight gain of ≥10% from baseline weight assessed. — 3 months
weight gain of ≥10% from baseline weight assessed by weighing the patient every two weeks in the first month, every month in the coming two months, and every six weeks in the next three months
Countries
Israel