Cannabis Use Patterns Among Cancer Patients

Completed

• Conditions: Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm
• Interventions: Other: Survey Administration

• Registration Number: NCT05132842
• Lead Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University

Brief Summary

This study determines patterns of cannabis use among cancer patients. Information collected in this study may help doctors to understand patient use of cannabis therapy, their knowledge and experiences with this therapy, benefits and risks associated with its use, and whether or to what extent they are discussing it with their health care providers.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To identify the frequency, modes, and duration of cannabis use, assess experiences with obtaining and using cannabis, as well as reasons for use and perceived risks and benefits of its use among cancer patients who are undergoing or have recently completed active treatment.

Ia. To uncover disparities in use of cannabis, perceptions of use, and communication with providers among cancer patients who are identify as racial and ethnic minorities, have low health or digital literacy, are of older age or low socioeconomic status.

II. Among cancer patients with a known medical marijuana certification, assess the impact of cannabis on pain management, anxiety, anorexia, and quality of life, as well as their communication with their oncology team about their procurement and use of cannabis.

OUTLINE:

Patients complete a survey about knowledge and awareness of medical cannabis, perceived risks and benefits of cannabis, mode and frequency of use (if applicable), impact on cancer-related symptoms, patient provider discussions about cannabis, and demographic characteristics including health and digital literacy.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-02-25
• Study First Submitted: 2021-11-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-11-12
• Study First Posted: 2021-11-24
• Primary Completion: 2022-10-29
• Study Completion: 2022-10-29
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1568

Inclusion Criteria

• Provide signed and dated informed consent form
• English speaking
• Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
• Any individual >= 18 years old
• At least one medical or radiation oncology appoint within the last 3 years at one of the SKCC cancer center campuses

Exclusion Criteria

• Non-English speaking
• Not a cancer patient at one of the SKCC campuses
• Deceased

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Observational (survey)	Survey Administration	Patients complete a survey about knowledge and awareness of medical cannabis, perceived risks and benefits of cannabis, mode and frequency of use (if applicable), impact on cancer-related symptoms, patient provider discussions about cannabis, and demographic characteristics including health and digital literacy.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Survey data analysis	Up to 12 months	Respondent demographics and clinical characteristics and survey responses

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States