Veterans test CBD for pain relief in new study
NCT ID NCT06213233
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis, can ease chronic pain in 468 veterans. Participants take either CBD or a placebo for 28 days and report their pain levels. The goal is to see if CBD improves pain symptoms better than a dummy pill.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cannabidiol (CBD, Epidiolex)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-opioid option for managing chronic pain in veterans.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with a short 28-day treatment period, so long-term benefits are unknown. CBD may not outperform placebo, and individual responses vary.
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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