Can cannabis replace opioids for pain? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT03734731

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: American Association of Sensory Electrodiagnostic Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will compare cannabis, opioids, and two non-drug therapies (MIRE and TENS) in 1,000 people with chronic pain or circulatory disorders. The goal is to find safer, less addictive pain relief options. Researchers will measure changes in pain and nerve function using objective tests.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cannabis, Opioids
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that cannabis or non-drug therapies like MIRE or TENS are effective alternatives to opioids for pain relief, potentially reducing opioid use.
What could go wrong: This trial has not yet started recruiting, and its design is observational rather than a controlled experiment. Results may not prove which treatment is best, and individual responses to cannabis or opioids can vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PAIN CIRCULATORY DISORDERS

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