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

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.

Timeline

Start

2001-12

Primary completion

2004-08

Completion

2005-08

Drugs

Indications