Sleep Apnea

Cannabinoids Show Short-Term Promise for Sleep Apnea, But Evidence Remains Too Thin for Clinical Use

By Benjamin Caplan, MD

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March 26, 2026

6 Min Read

Eight of nine total studies reported statistically significant, positive OSA outcomes due to cannabinoid therapy including reductions in the apnea hypopnea index and improvements in patient-reported daytime sleepiness scales. Between 70% and 80% of study…