Can coaching help veterans use cannabis for pain?

NCT ID NCT06320470

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests four virtual coaching sessions to help veterans with chronic pain use their own cannabis products more effectively. Participants will learn strategies to manage pain and related symptoms. The goal is to see if this coaching improves pain relief and satisfaction.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cannabis coaching (educational sessions)
What this could lead to: If effective, this coaching approach could help veterans better manage chronic pain with cannabis, potentially reducing reliance on other pain medications.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Coaching may not improve pain outcomes for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cannabis dependence Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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