Chronic Pain study: Educational Session
Official title MIVetsCan: Can-Coach Trial (Phase 2)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06283862
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if coaching can help veterans manage pain and related symptoms by using their own cannabis products more effectively.
- Who it's for
- Veterans who have chronic pain and use cannabis products.
- What's involved
- Participants will attend four coaching sessions that teach how to use their cannabis products for pain relief and symptom management.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for the duration of the four coaching sessions, with no additional visits required.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- United States Veteran
- Experiencing chronic pain (pain lasting 3 or more months)
- Moderate to severe chronic pain
- Are planning or currently using cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabis products for pain management
- Able to read and speak English sufficiently to allow for informed consent and active participation in the educational intervention sessions
You likely can't join if
- Inability to provide informed consent (e.g., cognitive impairment, unable to sufficiently communicate in English)
- Participant states participant is pregnant
- Planning to move out of a state with legal recreational marijuana use during course of study;
- Current diagnosis or past history of a psychotic disorder (schizophrenia spectrum, except substance/medication -induced or due to another condition)
- Current diagnosis or past history of bipolar disorder
- Unable to attend study visits
See the full eligibility criteria
- United States Veteran
- Experiencing chronic pain (pain lasting 3 or more months)
- Moderate to severe chronic pain
- Are planning or currently using cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabis products for pain management
- Able to read and speak English sufficiently to allow for informed consent and active participation in the educational intervention sessions
- Willingness to attend all study visits (conducted virtually)
- Willingness to fill out periodic assessments via smartphone to assess symptom status and cannabis use (protocol has more details)
- Inability to provide informed consent (e.g., cognitive impairment, unable to sufficiently communicate in English)
- Participant states participant is pregnant
- Planning to move out of a state with legal recreational marijuana use during course of study;
- Current diagnosis or past history of a psychotic disorder (schizophrenia spectrum, except substance/medication -induced or due to another condition)
- Current diagnosis or past history of bipolar disorder
- Unable to attend study visits
- Risk for imminent harm - Suicidal ideation or wish to die as assessed with the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation (PANSI) questionnaire and further risk assessment by study team members
- Any impairment, activity, behavior, or situation that in the judgment of the study team would prevent satisfactory completion of the study protocol
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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