Can cannabis replace opioids for pain? new study investigates tolerance and withdrawal
NCT ID NCT04596644
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how daily cannabis smoking changes pain sensitivity and the risk of abuse in healthy adults who already use cannabis. Researchers will measure pain tolerance and withdrawal symptoms over 16 days in a controlled hospital setting. The goal is to understand if cannabis can be a safe, non-opioid option for chronic pain management.
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New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, New York, 10032, United States