Medical cannabis and insomnia in older adults with chronic pain: a cross-sectional study.

Sharon R SznitmanSimon VulfsonsDavid MeiriGalit Weinstein

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2020)

MC use may have an overall positive effect on maintaining sleep throughout the night in chronic pain patients. At the same time, tolerance towards potential sleep-inducing properties of MC may occur with frequent use. More research based on randomised control trials and other longitudinal designs is warranted.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
sleep quality
physical activity
pain management
clinical trial
depressive symptoms
open label
healthcare
study protocol
cross sectional
risk factors