Cannabidiol as an Adjunct for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa (CAFTAN): An Open Label Pilot Trial with extension in Young People

About this study

Research Team

Prof. Iain McGregor, Prof Sarah Maguire, Sarah-Catherine Rodan, Dr. Karen Spielman, Prof. Janice Russell

Institution

The University of Sydney

Ethics Approval Number

X21-0440

Funding Source

Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics and InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders

Project Start Date

1 April 2023

Project End Date

30 October 2024

Participants

Young persons aged between 12-18 years with anorexia nervosa

What is Involved

Participants will take CBD daily for three months during phase 1 re-feeding stage of treatment. The study medication will be provided monthly, delivered free of charge. CBD is non-intoxicating. Participants will not experience any psychoactive effects commonly associated with cannabis use.

Participants will be required to attend Maudsley Family Based Treatment sessions in the community with their therapist.

Patients will require a referral from their treating medical practitioner, confirming they are medically stable and will medically monitor the patient for the duration of the study.

Ethics Approval Number

X21-0440

Location

New South Wales Community, Australia

Contact Details

caftan.study@sydney.edu.au

We are recruiting young individuals aged 12-18 years with anorexia nervosa who are about to initiate or prepared to commence Maudsley Family Based Treatment for the first time. This study aims to investigate whether the addition of cannabidiol (CBD) to Maudsley Family Based Treatment can alleviate anxiety in young persons with anorexia nervosa to enhance treatment outcomes.


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