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Pain, Chronic Clinical Trial in Ann Arbor, MI

Access cutting-edge pain, chronic treatment through this phase 2 clinical trial at a research site in Ann Arbor. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Kevin Boehnke

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All study-related pain, chronic treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Ann Arbor

    Convenient for MI residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Ann Arbor site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Pain, Chronic Study in Ann Arbor

This research is studying the effects of cannabidiol (CBD), an active component from cannabis (a.k.a. marijuana), on Veterans' chronic pain. The purpose of this study is to better understand if CBD can improve pain symptoms in Veterans with chronic pain. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo medication (not active) or CBD during the study period. The study hypotheses: \- CBD would improve overall pain symptoms compared to placebo

Sponsor: Kevin Boehnke

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to allow for written informed consent and patient-reported outcomes measures
Armed Services Veteran
All participants must have been enrolled in the MIVetsCan Pain Registry (HUM00223894) for at least 4 weeks and agree to continue participation in that study.
Reports moderate to severe chronic pain defined by protocol
Currently using or interested in using cannabis for pain management
Self-reported willingness to refrain from or not increase current Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or other cannabis product use (including CBD) during the study intervention or other cannabinoid use during the study intervention
Individuals of reproductive potential must agree to use acceptable birth control per protocol
Participants must also agree not to donate sperm or eggs during study drug administration
Willingness to attend all study visits (may be done virtually)
Ability to take and to swallow the study medication and be willing to adhere to the treatment regimen
Willingness to wear Fitbit or other similar sensor for passive-data collection
Willingness to fill out daily diary via smartphone to assess symptom status, study drug use, and other cannabis use

Exclusion Criteria

Not an Armed Services Veteran
Inability to provide informed consent (e.g., cognitive impairment, unable to sufficiently communicate in English)
Participant reports pregnancy or are nursing
Planning to move out of a state with legal recreational marijuana use during course of study
Risk for imminent harm - Suicidal ideation or wish to die as assessed per protocol
Any impairment, activity, behavior, or situation that in the judgment of the study team would prevent satisfactory completion of the study protocol
Participation in any other clinical trials over the course of this study
Medical or psychiatric conditions that in the judgment of study personnel would preclude participation in this study (e.g., psychosis, suicidal ideation; note that stable anxiety and depression are not exclusions)
Having a serious or unstable hepatic disease (e.g., non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or liver cirrhosis)
Individuals with major neurological disorders, such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and seizures
Recent/new diagnosis of cancer within the past 3 years (other than localized melanoma, localized basal cell carcinoma, localized squamous cell carcinoma treated or untreated)
Current valproate and clobazam use per self-report or medical records
Self-reported allergies to sesame oil or cannabis/cannabinoids

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Ann Arbor?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06213233) has an active research site in Ann Arbor, MI that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Pain, Chronic Treatment Options in Ann Arbor, MI

If you're searching for pain, chronic treatment options in Ann Arbor, MI, this clinical trial (NCT06213233) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Ann Arbor research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 2 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced pain, chronic specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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