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flag A German cannabis drug eased chronic back pain in a major study, showing promise for U.S. approval despite federal restrictions.

flag A large study of 800 patients found a low-dose cannabis-based drug developed by German company Vertanical significantly reduced chronic lower-back pain, with participants reporting nearly a 2-point pain reduction on an 11-point scale after 12 weeks, a statistically significant improvement over placebo. flag The medication, containing microdoses of THC, also improved sleep and physical function, with no signs of abuse or dependence, and a dropout rate of 17% due to side effects like dizziness and nausea—lower than typical for opioids. flag The drug is not approved in the U.S. due to federal cannabis restrictions, but Vertanical has applied for approval in Europe and is collaborating with U.S. regulators to pursue FDA review. flag The findings, published in Nature, add to growing evidence that cannabis-derived treatments may offer safe, effective alternatives for chronic pain.

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