MIVetsCan: Cannabidiol (CBD)-Care Trial

Summary

This research is studying the effects of cannabidiol (CBD), an active component from cannabis (a.k.a. marijuana), on Veterans' chronic pain. The purpose of this study is to better understand if CBD can improve pain symptoms in Veterans with chronic pain. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo medication (not active) or CBD during the study period. The study hypotheses: \- CBD would improve overall pain symptoms compared to placebo

Timeline

Start

2024-02-12

Primary completion

2028-12

Completion

2028-12

Publications

• Bergmans RS, Wegryn-Jones R, Klida C, Kurtz V, Thomas L, Williams DA, Clauw DJ, Kidwell KM, Bohnert ASB, Boehnke KF. Protocol for a pragmatic trial of Cannabidiol (CBD) to improve chronic pain symptoms among United States Veterans. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Jun 29;24(1):250. doi: 10.1186/s12906-024-04558-3.

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