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Cannabis for Heart Rhythm Issues

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Recruiting

Led By Gregory M Marcus, MD, MAS

Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Have inhaled cannabis in the past month and on at least four different days in the same week in the past year

Age 21 or older

Must not have

Had a previous cardiac ablation procedure

History of atrial fibrillation or heart failure

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will track cannabis use & heart rhythm of 100 people over 14 days to see if cannabis use affects heart health.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 21 who have used cannabis in the past month and can use a smartphone with specific apps. They should be willing to follow daily instructions on cannabis consumption for two weeks. People with heart conditions, pregnant women, or those on anti-arrhythmic meds cannot join.

What is being tested?

The study tests if using cannabis affects heart rhythm by having participants consume or avoid it on random days while wearing health monitors. Data from heart, glucose monitors, fitness trackers, and surveys will help determine any changes in 'early' abnormal heartbeats.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed in the provided information, potential side effects may include changes in heartbeat rhythm or frequency due to cannabis use which will be monitored throughout the trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have used cannabis by inhaling it at least four times in one week in the past year.

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I am 21 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have had a heart ablation procedure before.

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I have a history of atrial fibrillation or heart failure.

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I am currently on medication for irregular heartbeats.

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I was born with a heart condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in PAC and PVC frequencies

Secondary study objectives

Change in SVT episodes

Change in VT episodes

Mean daily glucose levels

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Case-crossoverExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be randomized in two-day blocks to consume then avoid cannabis ("Start: On Cannabis") or avoid then consume cannabis ("Start: Off Cannabis"). Using an case-crossover strategy delivered by the NIH-funded, UCSF-run Eureka platform utilizing a mobile smartphone-based application, or the Mosio text messaging software for clinical research, participants will receive instructions and answer questions to help researchers and physicians understand the relationship between inhaled cannabis and heart rhythm.

0 / 6Eligibility criteria met