Can cannabis compounds help cancer patients sleep better?

NCT ID NCT07565974

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether THC (with or without CBD) can improve sleep in people with solid organ cancer who have insomnia. About 69 participants will receive either THC, a THC/CBD mix, or a placebo as a liquid under the tongue. The goal is to see if these cannabis-based compounds help with sleep quality and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

THC and THC/CBD (cannabinoids)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a new option for managing insomnia in cancer patients, improving sleep quality and quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase pilot study. The results may not apply to all cancer patients, and cannabinoids can cause side effects like dizziness or mood changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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