Effect of Cannabidiol Oil on Post-ureteroscopy Pain for Urinary Calculi: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial.
Gopal NarangJonathan MooreKevin WymerYu-Hui ChangElisabeth LimOlufunmilola AdeleyeMitchell R HumphreysKaren L SternPublished in: The Journal of urology (2023)
This randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial showed that cannabidiol oil is safe but ineffective when compared to placebo in reducing post-ureteroscopic stent discomfort or opioid usage. Despite the availability of numerous analgesic agents, stent symptoms continue to be a dissatisfier for most patients, suggesting additional work needs to focus on novel interventions and pain control.