Cannabis pills could replace opioids for back pain, major trial launches
NCT ID NCT05052541
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether taking cannabis by mouth can safely reduce chronic back or neck pain and help people cut down on strong painkillers like opioids. About 157 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will receive either cannabis or a placebo. The goal is to see if cannabis works as a non-addictive pain treatment and helps lower opioid doses.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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