Plain-English translation of NCT04526093 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a real-world study that follows patients using medical cannabis to treat conditions like chronic pain, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, or epilepsy. Unlike most research that only lasts a few weeks or months, this study tracks people over a longer time to understand what doses, types of cannabis products, and ways of using them actually help patients feel better in everyday life. Researchers will provide verified medical cannabis products so you can keep taking the same medication if it's working for you, or try different options to find what works best.
Most research on medical cannabis only looks at short-term results, and patients often can't keep taking the same product because suppliers change their inventory without warning. This study exists to understand what really works over time in real life—not just in a laboratory—and to help both patients and doctors figure out which treatment approaches are most helpful and safe.
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You will receive verified medical cannabis products from the study and track how they affect your symptoms over time—reporting on your pain, sleep, mood, anxiety, or seizures as appropriate. The study asks you to use only the products they provide so researchers can understand what really helps. You'll likely complete surveys or check-ins about how you're feeling, though the exact schedule and length of the study weren't fully detailed in the available information.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
Canada
Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborators
Avicanna Inc
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
July 2020
Primary completion
March 2028
Age range
19 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Sonal Thaker
Toronto General Hospital, UHN
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