๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-09

CANnabinoids in Pediatric ONCology (NCT05754840)

A Randomized, Double-Blind Tolerability Trial of Cannabinoids for Symptom Management in Children With Cancer: the CAN-PONC Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Manitoba

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

CANnabinoids in Pediatric ONCology is a randomized, double blind, adaptive clinical trial looking at the tolerability of cannabinoids in children with cancer across 3 Canadian children's hospitals.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: BC Children's Hospital โ€” Vancouver, British Columbia

Age range: 4 Years to 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • BC Children's Hospital โ€” Vancouver, British Columbia
  • IWK Health Centre โ€” Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • The Hospital for Sick Children โ€” Toronto, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (204) 242-3179

Email: lauren.kelly@umanitoba.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—