ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH WEBINAR SERIES
Cannabis, Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
Associate Professor Mike Armour, PhD
NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University
Associate Professor Mike Armour, PhD from NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University holds many titles, including:
Associate Professor in Reproductive Health | Lead – Menstrual Cycle Research Network (MCRN) | Lead – Clinical Trials
World Endometriosis Society Ambassador | Chair – Australasian Interdisciplinary Researchers In Endometriosis (AIRE) | Endometriosis New Zealand Clinical Advisory Committee.
Adjunct – Medical Research Institute of New Zealand (MRINZ) | Translational Health Research Institute (THRI) | Victoria University
Mike’s research focuses on menstrual health literacy, dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain and endometriosis. He has a specific interest in non-pharmaceutical management of endometriosis symptoms, including the use of medicinal cannabis, herbal medicine and acupuncture.
In this webinar, he discusses his current research and why people are considering cannabis for endometriosis and pelvic pain.
The EndoCann Trial
In this webinar, Associate Professor Mike Armour explains that he is leading the EndoCann Trial and why?
The research team are seeking participants to be involved in a clinical trial examining the efficacy and safety of two different medicinal cannabis interventions in people with endometriosis and associated pain. The study will also explore if the tested interventions reduce other symptoms of endometriosis, improve quality of life, and effect endometriosis lesion size.
Endometriosis a chronic inflammatory condition characterised by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus in the form of lesions. Many people with endometriosis find it difficult to achieve good pain and symptom control with conventional treatment strategies. Due to poor pain control, people with endometriosis turn to self-managing symptoms, including using cannabis.
The research team will be testing a CBD only oil compared to a balanced THC:CBD oil. The third group will receive a placebo oil that looks and tastes the same as CBD oil but doesn’t have any active components. All products will be provided free of charge.
For more information visit: https://westernsydney.edu.au/nicmhri/research/participate-in-research/endocann_study
About the Endometriosis Coalition
The Endometriosis Coalition is Australia’s peak body for endometriosis and pelvic pain, representing patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocacy organisation’s. The Coalition drives national collaboration, policy change, and research investment to improve diagnosis, treatment, and support for the 1 in 7 Australians living with endometriosis and pelvic pain. Through partnerships with health professionals, government, and community organisations, the Endometriosis Coalition empowers those affected and works toward systemic change.