Could CBD help people with MS sleep better and hurt less?
NCT ID NCT05269628
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis, can improve sleep and reduce pain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who also have chronic pain. About 166 participants take CBD or a placebo for several weeks while their sleep is measured in a lab and at home. The goal is to see if CBD makes sleep more regular and less interrupted, and whether better sleep leads to less pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cannabidiol (CBD) oral solution
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new way to treat sleep problems and chronic pain in people with multiple sclerosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with a moderate number of participants, so results may not apply to everyone. CBD may cause side effects like drowsiness or liver issues.
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Conditions
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University of Michigan
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