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Effects of cannabinoids for controlling spasticity in persons with chronic spinal cord injury

Effects of cannabinoids for controlling spasticity in persons with chronic spinal cord injury: A double-blind crossover trial

Status
Unknown
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20220329001
Enrollment
16
Registered
2022-03-29
Start date
2022-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Chronic spinal cord injury Intractable spasticity Pain Sleep dysfunction spinal cord injury spasticity pain sleep cannabinoids

Interventions

1:1 THC:CBD oil, titrate from THC 2 to 12 mg/day,Placebo oil with titration
Experimental Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
1:1 THC:CBD oil,Placebo oil

Sponsors

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization of Thailand
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Persons with traumatic spinal cord injury Age between 20-65 years Able to communicate in Thai Onset of injury more than 1 year Any level and severity of injury Having intractable systemic spasticity (MAS > 2 despite receiving maximum tolerable oral antispastic drugs)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age < 20 years Abnormal blood test Severe Co-morbid disease Pregnancy or breast feeding History of psychotic disorder First degree relative with schizophrenia History of suicidal attempt or current suicidal idea Currently on Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Fluoxetine, Clobazam, Valproic acid Currently use cannabinoids/cannabis Positive urine cannabinoids screening

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Spasticity at 1 month after intervention Ashworth scale

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neural excitability at 1 month after intervention H/M ratio

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSintip Pattanakuhar

Chiang Mai University

umedicus@hotmail.com0806800602

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026