Medical cannabis under the microscope: 1,000 patients tracked for Real-World relief

NCT ID NCT04526093

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 1,000 adults in Canada who are authorized to use medical cannabis for pain, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, or epilepsy. Researchers will track changes in symptoms using standard questionnaires over 24 weeks. The goal is to see how well medical cannabis works in everyday life, outside a lab setting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Medical cannabis (medical marijuana)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide real-world evidence on whether medical cannabis effectively eases pain, improves sleep, and reduces anxiety or depression symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It also relies on patient reports, which can be subjective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder epilepsy Pain sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Toronto General Hospital, UHN

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

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