Clinical trials

The NSW Government has committed over $9 million towards clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of cannabis medicine in providing relief from the symptoms of serious conditions.


Paediatric epilepsy

Children with severe, treatment-resistant epilepsy, through a partnership with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Adults with chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, where standard treatment is ineffective.

Palliative care

Adult palliative care patients, focusing on quality of life, particularly appetite and appetite-related symptoms

Advanced cancer

Adults with advanced cancer, focusing on the control of symptoms including pain, nausea and lack of appetite where standard treatments have proven ineffective.