Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Marijuana-Based Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Back Pain
Scientists have been studying a drug made from marijuana to treat back pain.
In a recent study, the drug helped reduce pain for people with chronic back pain.
The drug contains a low dose of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.
Patients taking the drug reported less pain and improved physical function.
Some patients experienced side effects like dizziness.
The drug is being reviewed by European regulators and the company is planning studies to seek approval in the U.S. This could offer a new option for treating back pain, which often lacks effective treatments.
A study found that a drug made from marijuana helped reduce back pain in patients.
The drug contains THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, but in low doses.
Patients taking the drug reported a nearly 2-point reduction in pain on an 11-point scale.
Side effects included dizziness, headache, fatigue, and nausea.
The drug is seeking approval from European regulators and the FDA.
- Who
- Patients with chronic lower-back pain and researchers from Vertanical and Hannover Medical School.
- What
- A new study found that a drug made from marijuana reduced back pain.
- When
- The study was published in the journal Nature on Monday. The study lasted 12 weeks.
- Where
- The study was conducted and published in the journal Nature.
- Why
- To test the effectiveness of a marijuana-based drug for chronic lower-back pain.
- Drug Name
- Proprietary liquid cannabis extract
- Manufacturer
- Vertanical
- Study Participants
- 800 patients
- Pain Reduction
- Nearly 2-point reduction on 11-point scale
- Side Effects
- Dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea
- Approval Status
- Applied to European regulators
- Active Ingredient
- THC