The First Cannabis Drug to Earn FDA Breakthrough Therapy Status for Pain`

The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to VER-01, a full-spectrum cannabis extract, after two Phase 3 RCTs showed significant pain reduction in patients with chronic low back pain. VER-01 outperformed opioids on both pain relief and gastrointestinal tolerability, with no evidence of dependence or withdrawal. Here is what this landmark FDA breakthrough therapy cannabis chronic pain milestone means for patients and the physicians treating them

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New Trial: 1:1 THC:CBD Oil Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain and Improves Sleep

A new double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that cannabis oil with equal amounts of THC and CBD meaningfully reduced pain and improved sleep in fibromyalgia patients. The trial, conducted across three Australian research institutions, achieved a 92% completion rate with no serious adverse events. Dr. Benjamin Caplan of CED Clinic reviews what the findings mean for patients considering cannabis oil fibromyalgia pain management.

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