Talking through pain: could emotional awareness therapy help those on medical cannabis?

NCT ID NCT07732062

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a culturally adapted, virtual group therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy can help Israeli adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain who also use medical cannabis. Participants attend eight weekly sessions—one in person, the rest online—focusing on emotional processing and group discussion. Researchers will measure changes in pain severity, daily functioning, mood, and quality of life to see if this approach is both feasible and beneficial.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a virtual, group-based emotional awareness and expression therapy program adapted for Hebrew speakers
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help chronic pain patients reduce pain and improve emotional well-being, possibly reducing reliance on cannabis.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires active participation and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cannabis dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANNABIS USE CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITING

Tel Aviv, 6772830, Israel

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