Can cannabis oil help you sleep when You're depressed?
NCT ID NCT05041647
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether cannabis oil (with different ratios of CBD to THC) could help with insomnia in people who also have major depression. Fourteen adults took either a high-CBD oil, a low-CBD oil, or a placebo for a short time. The main goal was to see if a larger study is possible, and to check for any sleep improvements and side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cannabis oil (CBD/THC combination)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new option for improving sleep in people with depression.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply widely. The study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 0E3, Canada
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