Overview

Comparing the Effects of Smoked and Oral Marijuana in Individuals With HIV/AIDS

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Smoked marijuana (MJ) and dronabinol (also known as THC or by the trade name Marinol) are used to increase appetite, food intake, and weight in patients with HIV who experience unintended weight loss. This study will compare the effects of MJ and Marinol use in marijuana smokers who are HIV infected.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Treatments:
Dronabinol