SESSION 14...14 THC (∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol): Legal status differences “legalised” or...
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SESSION 14The Prohibited List: Reflections and EvolutionDr Audrey Kinahan, Chair, WADA List Expert Group
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Changes in content, format and stakeholder interaction due to:
The 2021 Code
Enhancements in science & analytical techniques
Identification of doping trends
List Expert Group (LiEG) internal strategic review
List changes
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Substances of Abuse – Articles 4.2.3 and 4.3.3
“Frequently abused in society outside of the context of sport & are specifically identified as Substances of Abuse on the Prohibited List”
Specified Prohibited Methods – Article 4.2.2 amendment- Currently all methods are non-specified - 2021 Code allows certain prohibited methods to be identified as a
Specified Method
The List - what’s new? Code Changes
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Monitoring program – Article 4.5
Inclusion of anonymised, retrospective analysis
The List - what’s new? Code Changes (Cont’d)
Re-processed & tested for
presence/absence of substance
WADA may wish to monitor
Digital matrix
(analytical data)
Biological matrix (e.g. urine)
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Evolving topics | Emerging themes
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Threshold Approach To distinguish inhaled normal therapeutic doses (permitted) from inhaled supra-therapeutic & systemic administration (prohibited)
S3: Beta-2-agonists
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S3: Beta-2-agonists (Cont’d)
Threshold studies nearing completion
Vilanterol & salmeterol
Establishment of a threshold remains an issue
Terbutaline
Re-evaluating methods of analysis, such as inclusion of sulphoconjugate, etc.
Question of daily allowable dose and/or fractionation still debated
Salbutamol
Enantiomeric analysis: emergence of arformoterol & levoformoterol, etc.
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Thyroid conditions are prevalent in the general population including the elite athlete population
Supplemental TH not effective in weight regulation1,2
S4: Thyroid Hormone (TH)
1 Dubois et al, Thyroid 18:13-192 Roef et al, Eur J Endocrinol 167:719-726
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Lack of global consensus amongst endocrinologists regarding:- normal ranges?- sub-clinical hypothyroidism?
S4: Thyroid Hormone (TH)(Cont’d)
1 Dubois et al, Thyroid 18:13-192 Roef et al, Eur J Endocrinol 167:719-726
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Aware of abuse especially in certain sports
T4 (Levothyroxine, L-Thyroxine) & its active metabolite T4 (liothyronine, triiodothyronine)
TH and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) operate in a tightly regulated pituitary-thyroid feedback loop
Why Thyroid Hormone (TH) is not currently prohibited
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
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Why Thyroid Hormone (TH) is not currently prohibited (Cont’d)
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Impact of small doses of TH
Impact of high doses of TH
No benefit in the monitoring of TSH/T3/T4 in urine/blood
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Stimulants: Prohibited in- & out-of- competition?
Exploring the idea of certain currently non-specified stimulants that possibly could be prohibited at all times
S6: Stimulants
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Ongoing studies on tramadol(update in 2020)
UCI prohibition of tramadol- No apparent switch to
codeine
S7: Narcotics
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THC (∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol): Legal status differences“legalised” or “medico-legalised” in some countries while in others possession is a criminal office, irrespective of circumstances
Cannabimimetics & other cannabinoids are emerging in large numbers and all are prohibited expect cannabidiol (CBD)
S8: Cannabinoids
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S8: Cannabinoids (Cont’d)
List 2020 wording clarifies the status
The following cannabinoids are prohibited: - Natural cannabinoids, e.g. cannabis, hashish and marijuana - Synthetic cannabinoids e.g. ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and
other cannabimimetics- Except: Cannabidiol
Warning: Cannabidiol (CBD) oils and tinctures extracted from cannabis plants, may also contain THC and other cannabinoids that may result in a positive test
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Prohibited: administered by “systemic routes” i.e. orally, rectally, IM, IV
Not prohibited: administered by nasal, inhalation, topical, intra-articular & local injections
Problem Statement Administration by “non-systemic”
routes (IA, periarticular, etc.) may result in urine/blood GC levels similar to systemic administration
S9: Glucocorticoids (GCs)
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Currently a model developed which maps the equivalence to daily cortisol production of a range of GCs from a range of routes of administration
S9: Glucocorticoids: Ad hoc Working Group
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S9: Glucocorticoids: Ad hoc Working Group (Cont’d)
Preliminary information (confirms much of what we know): - Systemic GC administration can increase the body’s natural
cortisol at relatively low doses
- GC from inhalation or nasal administration have only a small effect on cortisol levels
- Effect of administration from other routes (IA, periarticular, etc.) dependent on the GC, dose, route
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S9: Glucocorticoids: Ad hoc Working Group (Cont’d) Ultimate objective is to develop thresholds between what is
regarded as normal variances and what could potentially be of concern from an anti-doping aspect.
The final outcome could be the establishment of thresholds which in turn could result in a reclassification of some currently permitted routes of administration to a prohibited status.
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Reported in: - Food (especially meat)- Medicines (rare)- The environment (Water) - Dietary and nutritional supplements (accidental and deliberate)
Area of high risk for those subject to anti-doping rules
Contamination
1Grand View Research 2Prescient & Strategic (P&S) Intelligence Private Limited
Market USD (Billion)Global Market (2018) 115.061
Global Market (Projected 2025) 194.631
Global Sports Nutrition (2015) 27.822
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Doping substances
Instrumentation can now detect to environmentally low levels
Public health and anti-doping issue
Contamination (Cont’d)
S1. Anabolic agents including growth promoters S6. Stimulants
S3. Beta-2-agonists S5. Diuretics
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List Expert Group Internal Strategic Review
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LiEG supported by WADA Management
Our processes, internal interactions, interactions with WADA Management, communications with wider stakeholder population
1. Enhancement of the decision-making process with strongerinvolvement from other areas within the WADA structure (including Legal Department and Executive Office)
2. Enhanced communications/informationa. of the List itself b. with our stakeholders
List Expert Group (LiEG) Internal Strategic Review
Organised by:
Evaluation of:
Outcomes:
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The List could be regarded as a complex, scientific, legal, educational but relatively bland document that must be communicated to a wide range of different types of stakeholders
Proposals include: - Using the skills of information specialists to make documents
more engaging for athletes and prescribers- More information in the Explanatory Notes- More examples- Reformatting the presentation to include annexes
2a. Enhanced communications of the List
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2,815 Stakeholders invited to participate in the Annual List Review Process
Encourage participation & feedback
Stakeholder letter
Q&A on WADA website
2b. Enhanced communications with our stakeholders
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The List: Timelines and Process
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January: 1st meeting
April: 2nd meeting
- Preparation of Draft List, Monitoring Program & Explanatory Note
End April to July:
- Draft circulated to stakeholders for consultation & comment
Timelines and process
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August: LiEG 3rd Meeting
- Stakeholder comments discussed in detail
- Prepare PROPOSED DRAFT List & Monitoring Program for recommendation to Health, Medical & Research Committee
- Prepare Explanatory Note & Summary of Modifications
Timelines and process (Cont’d)
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Timelines and process (Cont’d) LiEG
Executive Committee
Health, Medical & Research Committee
By 1st October – Published
1st January – In force
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1. Feedback on the proposed changesWe want to ensure that we know who agrees or disagrees with the changes
2. Feedback on each Section and General CommentsInvite stakeholders to give their suggestions, thoughts and experience under each of the List Sections, Monitoring Program & General List comments
Encourage enhanced feedback from stakeholders: WADA Connect Changes
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Comments on the List are the only time that there is requested interaction from Stakeholders, but ongoing interaction is always welcome
We need our stakeholders to feed into the WADA Science Department and the LiEG
Feedback & interaction with stakeholders
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Feedback & interaction with stakeholders (Cont’d) You have: Local and cultural knowledge and sport-specific
knowledge
- A comment or information or a query you have could potentially result in a change to the List
- Your comment could make the difference
- Keep in touch
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