Can a single dose of cannabis oil ease acute back pain?
NCT ID NCT04816994
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a single dose of cannabis oil can reduce acute radicular (nerve-related) back pain and the need for opioid painkillers. Two hundred adults with sudden back pain will receive either cannabis oil or a placebo (olive oil) and be monitored for 24 hours. The goal is to see if cannabis oil provides safe and effective pain relief.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cannabis oil (containing THC and CBD)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, fast-acting option for managing sudden nerve-related back pain and reducing reliance on opioids.
What could go wrong
This is a single-dose, 24-hour study, so long-term effects and benefits are unknown. The results may not apply to chronic pain or regular cannabis users.
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Hadassah Medical Center
RECRUITINGJerusalem, Israel
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