Cannabidiol for Fibromyalgia (The CANNFIB Trial)

Summary

Fibromyalgia is serious chronic pain condition which is often accompanied by sleep disturbances, fatigue and disability and reduced quality of life. There is no cure and treatments are based on reliving symptoms and maintaining function. The currently available medical treatments are not helping many patients, and many get side-effects. Medical cannabis is sought after among patients and many use this medication un-licenced, although it is not properly documented if it works or is safe. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the effects and safety of medical cannabis in a properly designed randomized trial. The aim of the study is to investigate if cannabidiol (CBD) can improve pain, sleep, function and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. The study will include 200 patients, who will receive either cannabidiol or placebo over a period of 24 weeks. Participants will be closely looked after for improvements in their condition and for potential side-effects to ensure safety.

Timeline

Start

2021-03-01

Primary completion

2024-02-14

Completion

2024-02-14

Publications

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