Could CBD ease alcohol withdrawal? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07148843
First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis, can reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms and cravings in people with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder. 105 adults will stay in a hospital for 5 days, receive either CBD or a placebo alongside standard care, and have their withdrawal, sleep, and cravings measured. The goal is to see if CBD offers a safe, non-addictive way to ease the detox process.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Cannabidiol (CBD)
What this could lead to
If it works, CBD could become a safe, non-addictive option to help people manage alcohol withdrawal and reduce cravings during detox.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 105 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. CBD's effects on withdrawal are still unproven in humans, and it may not outperform standard care.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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