Pilot and definitive randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trials evaluating an oral cannabinoid-rich THC/CBD cannabis extract for secondary prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).

Authors

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Antony Mersiades

NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Antony Mersiades , Annette Tognela , Paul Haber , Martin R. Stockler , Nicholas Lintzeris , Iain McGregor , Ian Olver , David J Allsop , Craig Gedye , Adrienne Kirby , Rachael L Morton , Anh T Tran , Karen P. Briscoe , Peter Fox , Stephen John Clarke , Morteza Aghmesheh , Nicole Wong , Anna Walsh , Carmel Hahn , Peter S. Grimison

Organizations

NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Campbelltown, Australia, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia, Drug and Alcohol Services, South East Sydney Local Health District, Concord, Australia, Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia, Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia, Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Mid North Coast Local Health District, Coffs Harbour, Australia, Central West Cancer Services, Orange, Australia, Northern Cancer Institute, Sydney, Australia, Illawarra Cancer Care Centre, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong, Australia, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, Australia

Research Funding

Other

Background: Up to half of patients receiving chemotherapy of moderate or high emetic risk experience CINV despite optimal anti-emetic prophylaxis. Limited evidence suggests cannabinoid medicine in the form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may reduce CINV, and addition of cannabidiol (CBD) may improve efficacy and tolerance. The aim of this multi-centre, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase II/III trial is to determine efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the addition of an oral cannabinoid-rich THC/CBD cannabis extract for control of CINV. Methods: Target population is adult patients experiencing CINV during moderate and highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens despite appropriate anti-emetic therapy, who are scheduled to receive at least 2 more consecutive cycles (A, B and, where applicable, C). Treatment consists of oral THC 2.5mg/CBD 2.5mg (Tilray TN-TC11M) capsules or placebo TDS days -1 to 5, in addition to guideline-consistent anti-emetics, including rescue medications. Patients will start with 1 tablet PO TDS and can dose-titrate to a maximum of 4 tables PO TDS based on nausea control and side-effects. In the pilot trial (N = 80), subjects are randomised for cycle A, cross-over for cycle B, and nominate preferred treatment for cycle C (if applicable). The planned definitive trial (N = 250) will randomise subjects to investigational product or placebo for cycles A, B and C in a parallel design. The primary end-point is the proportion of patients gaining a complete response (no emesis and no use of rescue medications) (0 – 120h), with additional end-points of (i) complete response, (ii) no emesis, (iii) no significant nausea and (iv) no use of rescue medication during the a) acute, b) delayed, and c) overall phases of cycle A, B and C, (iv) adverse events, (v) quality of life, and (vi) cost-effectiveness. As of 12/02/2018, 41 of 80 patients have been recruited to the pilot study, with expected recruitment completion in 2nd quarter 2018. Funding: NSW Department of Health. Acknowledgements: Trial participants, investigators and research staff. Drug supply by Tilray. ACTRN: 12616001036404 Clinical trial information: 12616001036404.

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2018 ASCO Annual Meeting

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Patient and Survivor Care

Track

Patient and Survivor Care

Sub Track

Palliative Care and Symptom Management

Clinical Trial Registration Number

12616001036404

Citation

J Clin Oncol 36, 2018 (suppl; abstr TPS10128)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2018.36.15_suppl.TPS10128

Abstract #

TPS10128

Poster Bd #

114b

Abstract Disclosures