Can a CBD pill help you sleep better? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05233761

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a capsule containing cannabidiol (CBD) and terpenes to see if it improves sleep quality in people with chronic insomnia. 125 adults with insomnia took either the CBD capsule or a placebo for a period, and their sleep was tracked with a wrist device. The goal was to measure time spent in deep and REM sleep stages.

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) and terpenes

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a non-prescription sleep aid for people with insomnia.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 2 trial, so results are still early. The effect on sleep may be small or no better than placebo, and individual responses to CBD vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Defined Research

    San Francisco, California, 94107, United States