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Experiences of patients with chronic non-tumor pain undergoing cannabinoid therapy - a qualitative analysis

Experiences of patients with chronic non-tumor pain undergoing cannabinoid therapy - a qualitative analysis - CANQUAL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00034785
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-07-29
Start date
2024-09-11
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

F45.41

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with chronic non-tumor pain who have been continuously prescribed cannabinoids by their treating physicians for at least two years Group 2: Patients with chronic non-tumor pain who h

Sponsors

Klinik für Anästhesiologie Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg - Sektion Schmerzmedizin
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with chronic non-tumor pain, at least two years of continuous cannabinoid therapy or discontinuation of cannabinoid therapy after a maximum of 6 months; therapy costs covered by the respective health insurance company

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal to participate in the study, lack of consent, patients not legally capable of giving consent, insufficient understanding of the German language, patients under 18 years of age

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The study aims to explore which psychosocial factors contribute to a response to treatment with cannabinoid medication in patients with chronic non-tumor pain.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
In addition, a contrast should be made between patients with long-term treatment with cannabinoid medication for at least two years and those who discontinue treatment (short-term, maximum six-month treatment).

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMarco Richard Zugaj

Klinik für Anästhesiologie Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg - Sektion Schmerzmedizin

marco.zugai@med.uni-heidelberg.de+49 6221 56-5161

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026