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This clinical trial examines whether Dronabinol, which contains the synthetic psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), can alleviate severe breathlessness in patients with severe and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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This study is a randomized, controlled, double-blind, crossover trial evaluating the effectiveness of the pharmaceutical drug Dronabinol in patients with severe and very severe COPD.
The researchers will compare the effects of Dronabinol with a placebo (an identical-looking substance that contains no active drug) to determine if Dronabinol reduces breathlessness in COPD patients.
After enrollment, study subjects will undergo four weeks of treatment with both Dronabinol and the placebo in a blinded and randomized sequence. There is a two-week washout period between treatments. During these treatment phases, subjects will complete questionnaires about their daily experiences of breathlessness and wear a watch that records various health parameters.
The study includes eight visits: the initial enrollment and follow-up checks every two weeks. At these visits, subjects undergo tests for lung function and walking distance, and complete health status questionnaires. Additionally, blood samples for THC levels and hair samples for cortisol analysis are collected.
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30 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group
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Vejle Hospital; Sofie K Wolsing, MSc, RN
Data sourced from clinicaltrials.gov
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