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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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