Could cannabis help end the opioid crisis? new study tests pain relief alternative

NCT ID NCT07194928

Summary

This study tested whether medical cannabis could help people with chronic pain reduce or stop their use of opioid painkillers. Researchers followed 29 patients who were on long-term opioids and qualified for medical cannabis in Pennsylvania. Over six months, they tracked participants' pain levels, opioid doses, and quality of life to see if cannabis was a safe and effective alternative.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

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