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Hidradenitis SuppurativaPhase 2NCT03929835

Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Cannabis Oil for the Treatment of Subjects With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

A Phase 2 study testing Cannabis oil in people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, run by TO Pharmaceuticals at 1 site in Israel.

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Trial summary

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), is a chronic skin disease, manifested as inflamed areas of hair follicles around apocrine sweat glands found in areas most commonly the axillae, inguinal and anogenital regions. Patients experience great deal of physical pain as well as profound psychological problems. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What is being tested?
Cannabis oil
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteIsrael
Study dates
1 Sep 2020to 1 Sep 2022
Phase
Phase 2

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female subjects >20.
  • Subjects who are diagnosed with moderate to severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa for at least 12 months prior to screening.
  • Written informed consent from participant.
  • For women, consent to avoid pregnancy during the trial.
  • Consent to avoid driving during the influence of cannabis

Who cannot join

  • Patients receiving any of the following medications: Astemizole, Cisapride, Pimozide or Terfenadine.
  • Patients with severe heart disease.
  • Subjects suffering from Epilepsy.
  • Subjects suffering from anxiety disorder.
  • Subjects who had psychotic condition in the past OR suffering from psychosis.
  • Schizophrenia OR family history of Schizophrenia OR any other mental disorder.
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  • Significant psychiatric inheritance in a first-degree family member, especially in patients under 30.
  • Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study period
  • Subjects with any other condition, which in the judgment of the investigator would prevent the subject from completing the study.
  • Subjects suffering from chronic pain that does not necessarily is an outcome of the HS (Fibromyalgia, slipped disc).
  • Any condition that the Investigator believes would interfere with the intent of the study or would make participation not in the best interest of the patient.
  • Patients suffering from alcohol and/or substance abuse
  • Surgery within 30 days prior to screening or scheduled surgery during the study period.
  • Current participation in another drug or device clinical trial, or participation in such a clinical trial
  • Lack of cooperation until the end of the study period.
  • Patients with medical cannabis license
  • Patients suffering from kidney disease

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Israel1 site
  • Haemek Hospital

    Afula

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About this study

Official title: A Phase Ⅱ, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Cannabis Oil for the Treatment of Subjects With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), is a chronic skin disease, manifested as inflamed areas of hair follicles around apocrine sweat glands found in areas most commonly the axillae, inguinal and anogenital regions. Patients experience great deal of physical pain as well as profound psychological problems. HS patients may also be prone to health complications and diseases. Treatment to date is limited and consist mainly of antibiotic administration and novel biological drug with up to 40% efficiency. Recently it was shown that cannabinoids reduces the folliculo pilosebaceous activity, most likely due to activating arachnoiditis, lipostat , anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory agents and reduce inflammation inducing cytokines.

Read the detailed description

Forty participants will be recruited over two years. After determine eligibility by examining the study criteria for inclusion and exclusion, the patient will be asked to sign the informed consent form.

The YAKAR form of medical cannabis license application and a confidentiality waiver form will be sent to the YAKAR. The physician will explain to the patients that his/her participation in the trial can be terminated at any time and will explain the medical license conditions: It is absolutely forbidden to:

  • Use cannabis in the presence of minors or in public
  • Drive under the influence of cannabis
  • The participant shall take measures to prevent the theft of cannabis and inform the Investigator and the YAKAR of an attempt to steal or lose of cannabis.

When the patient license arrives, the patient will be scheduled an appointment for the first visit of the trial at the hospital. Tikun-Olam will be informed and asked to supply the patient product on the visit day. The copy of the patient's license will be included into the trial source documents.

The participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive Avidekel oil or placebo oil. Patients will receive the oils as drops applied under the tongue 3 times a day.

The duration of study participation for each subject is expected to be 12 weeks (84 days), about 4 weeks from visit 0 until receiving the license and 8 weeks trial,of which, six weeks of dose titration. Over the course of twelve weeks, four visits will be conducted and there will be 3 telephone evaluations. During first visit screening and enrolment will be conducted. The second visit will take place four weeks later where patients will receive the oils and start the trial, followed by a phone call evaluation at day 5-7 after starting the treatment and at week 2±2 days. Than a visit approximately four weeks later, following another phone call evaluation at week 5±2 days from treatment beginning, F Last visit will be conducted at week 8±3 days. In each visit, the relevant variables will be collected (Please refer to Table 3. Schedule of events). At the end of the eight-week experiment, patients from the treatment and control groups will be given the option to use the Avidekel oil for a period of one year. First, all the patients will use the drug in the open label phase for 8 weeks, during this period 3 phone calls and 2 visits in the hospital will be conducted, using PI-NRS and HS-PGA score to evaluate treatment success. Patients who will have at least 1 point reduction on the HS-PGA score will be permitted to continue to the 1 year follow-up. During that period 2 visits, six months and one year, will be conducted and the relevant variables will be collected (see Table 3). All visits will take place at the hospital.

Being tested
Cannabis oil, Placebo
Keywords
Cannabis
Medical subject headings
Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Marijuana Abuse

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Cannabis oilDrug

    Also called Avidekel Oil

    T1/C20 CBD

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called Olive oil with chlorophyl

    Olive oil with chlorophyl

Study groups in NCT03929835
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Avidekel OilExperimentalThe cannabis oil, sort T1/C20 CBD as categorized by the MOH guidelines will be made from Avidekel strain and olive oil extract. Avidekel oil contains Δ9-Tetra-Hydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) in a 1:20 ratio and at a concentration of 30% CBD and 1.5% Δ9-THC. Each Avidekel oil drop is approximately 0.04 ml in volume containing about 12 mg CBD and 0.6 mg Δ9-THC.
Receives: Drug: Cannabis oil
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPatients in the control group will receive placebo oil containing olive oil and Chlorophyll.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Clinical response

    1 point reduction in HS-PGA score in treatment vs. control at week 8

    Measured: From Week 0 to Week 8

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Safety: Participants experiencing Adverse Events (AE's) or Serious Adverse Events (SAE's)

    Participants experiencing Adverse Events (AE's) or Serious Adverse Events (SAE's)

    Measured: Week 3, Week 6, six months and 12 months

  2. Efficacy: Hidradenitis suppurativa Severity Index (HSSI)

    Hidradenitis suppurativa Severity Index (HSSI)

    Measured: 6 weeks, six months and 12 months

  3. Clinical response

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (HiSCR)

    Measured: 6 weeks of treatment

  4. Changes from baseline

    Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI)

    Measured: From Week 0 to Week 6, six months and 12 months

  5. Efficacy on pain levels: VAS pain scale

    VAS pain scale 11-point numerical pain rating scale

    Measured: From Week 0 to Week 8, 16 weeks, six months and 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Apr 2019
  2. Study start1 Sep 2020 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Sep 2022 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Sep 2022 (estimated)

Why it stopped: withdrawn due to COVID-19

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03929835
Sponsor's protocol ID
TO_HS01_2017
Status last verified
Jul 2021
First submitted
24 Apr 2019
Last updated
4 Aug 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

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