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MyalgiaPhase 2/3NCT05961501

The Effectiveness of CBD and CBN in the Treatment of Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin

A Phase 2/3 study testing An aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN in people with Myalgia and Muscle Pain, run by Wroclaw Medical University at 1 site in Poland.

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Trial summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN in the management of Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin. A randomized (block randomization), double-blind, two-arm controlled trial will involve 42 adult patients diagnosed with Facial Pain and Headache of… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Myalgia, Muscle Pain, Orofacial Pain
What is being tested?
An aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
42 participants
Where
1 sitePoland
Study dates
1 Apr 2025to Dec 2026
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • facial pain and headache of muscular origin for more than 3 months

Who cannot join

  • patients under 18 years of age,
  • patients who are allergic to any ingredient of the preparation,
  • pregnant or breast-feeding women,
  • patients taking preparations that contain similar ingredients and/or have similar effects,
  • obese patients,
  • patients with active cancer,
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  • patients with severe systemic diseases, including genetic and neurological diseases,
  • patients with severe mental illnesses,
  • patients who are taking or in the last 12 months have taken antidepressants and/or myorelaxants and/or other drugs that affect neuromuscular activity,
  • patients addicted to alcohol or drugs.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Poland1 site
  • Wroclaw Medical University

    Wroclaw, 50-425

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About this study

Official title: The Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabinol (CBN) Oral Solutions in the Treatment of Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN in the management of Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin. A randomized (block randomization), double-blind, two-arm controlled trial will involve 42 adult patients diagnosed with Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin which is lasting more than 3 months on the basis of clinical examination. Qualified study participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The studied group will receive tan aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN, to drink at home in the dose determined by the attending physician, while the control group will receive an aqueous solution of placebo, to drink at home in the dose determined by the attending physician during this time. Each subject will be tested on the qualification day (D0), on 20 days after D0 (D20), and then 40 (D40) and 60 (D60) days after the qualification day using electromyography (EMG), pressure pain threshold test (PPT), clinical examination and surveys.

Read the detailed description

Background: Orofacial pain is a common occurrence. According to available scientific research, it occurs in up to 16 to 25% of the human population. In its chronic form, orofacial pain can lead to reduced sleep quality, reduced life satisfaction, and psychoemotional disorders, including depressive disorders. A popular tendency among patients suffering from chronic orofacial pain is the abuse of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which in most cases show low, short-term and disproportionate to side effects effectiveness. There are scientific reports suggesting that substances such as cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN) may be effective in the treatment of chronic nociceptive and neuropathic pain. However, studies on the effectiveness of these substances in alleviating muscular orofacial pain are clearly lacking

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN in the management of Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin

Material and methods: A randomized (block randomization), double-blind, two-arm controlled trial will involve 42 adult patients diagnosed with Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin which is lasting more than 3 months on the basis of clinical examination. Criteria for exclusion from the study will include: patients under 18 years of age, patients who are allergic to any ingredient of the preparation, pregnant or breast-feeding women, patients taking preparations that contain similar ingredients and/or have similar effects, obese patients, patients with active cancer, patients with severe systemic diseases, including genetic and neurological diseases, patients with severe mental illnesses, patients who are taking or in the last 12 months have taken antidepressants and/or myorelaxants and/or other drugs that affect neuromuscular activity, patients addicted to alcohol or drugs.

Qualified study participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The studied group will receive an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN, to drink at home in the dose determined by the attending physician, while the control group will receive an aqueous solution of placebo, to drink at home in the dose determined by the attending physician during this time. Each subject will be tested on the day of qualification (day 0), after 20 (day 20), and then 40 (day 40) and 60(day 60) days after the qualification day using the following methods:

  • EMG (Electromyography) (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60)
  • Pressure pain threshold test (PPT) using the Wagner Paintest FPX 25 algometer (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60)
  • Clinical examination according to diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders - DC / TMD International Examination Form (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60)
  • Surveys: Graded Chronic Pain Scale oraz McGill Pain Questionnaire (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), Satisfaction with Life Scale (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), The Migraine Disability Assessment Test -MIDAS (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), Central Sensitisation Inventory (CSI) (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), Bruxscreen Q (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), Insomnia Severity Index (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), The Perceived Stress Scale (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60), Somatic Symptom Scale - 8 (day 0, day 20, day 40, day 60)
Being tested
An aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN, The aqueous solution of placebo
Keywords
cannabidiol, cannabinol
Medical subject headings
Myalgia, Facial Pain, Tension-Type Headache, Headache

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • An aqueous solution containing CBD and CBNDrug

    An aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN, to drink at home in the dose determined by the attending physician

  • The aqueous solution of placeboOther

    An aqueous solution of placebo, to drink at home in the dose determined by the attending physician

Study groups in NCT05961501
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Study GroupExperimentalParticipants with facial pain and headache of muscular origin which last for more than 3 months. Each of the participants in this group will receive the aqueous solution of CBD and CBN to drink in home every day for 60 days in a specific dose determined by the attending physician
Receives: Drug: An aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN
Control groupPlacebo comparatorParticipants with facial pain and headache of muscular origin which last for more than 3 months. Each of the participants in this group will receive the placebo to drink in home every day for 60 days in a specific dose determined by the attending physician
Receives: Other: The aqueous solution of placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed using pressure pain threshold test (PPT) using the Wagner Paintest FPX 25 algometer.

    Each participant will undergo pressure pain threshold test (PPT) using the Wagner Paintest FPX 25 algometer before and after taking an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN.

    Measured: 3 months

  2. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on electrical activity and nerve conduction in muscles using EMG ( Electromyography).

    Each participant will undergo EMG ( Electromyography) before and after taking an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN. EMG measures the electrical activity of the muscle during rest, slight contraction and forceful contraction.

    Measured: 3 months

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. The effectiveness of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN reduction on Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin assessed by clinical examination in accordance to Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) protocol.

    Each patient will undergo DC/TMD protocol-based clinical examination before and after taking the aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN using DC/TMD examination form assessing incidence of pain of masticatory muscles and surrounding structures.

    Measured: 3 months

  2. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on reduction of Facial Pain and Headache of Muscular Origin using Pain Numerical Rating Scale.

    Each participant will be asked to assess the pain during muscle palpation using Pain Numerical Rating Scale before and after taking the aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN. It is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).

    Measured: 3 months

  3. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed using Graded Chronic Pain Scale.

    Each participant will fill in Graded Chronic Pain Scale. Scoring Criteria for Grading Chronic Pain Severity: Characteristic Pain Intensity is a 0 to 100 score derived from Questions 1 through 3:Mean (Pain Right Now, Worst Pain, Average Pain) X 10. Disability Score is 0 to 100score derived from Questions 4 through 6:Mean (Daily Activities, Social Activities, Work Activities) X 10. Disability Points: Add the indicated points for Disability Days (Question 7)and for Disability Score. Classification: GRADE 0- No TMD pain in prior 6 months. GRADE I-Low Intensity Characteristic Pain Intensity<50, Low Disability<3 Disability Point. GRADE II -High Intensity Characteristic Pain Intensity >50, LowDisability<3 Disability Points. GRADE III- High Disability3 to 4 Disability Points, Moderately Limiting (Regardless of Characteristic Pain Intensity). GRADE IV- High Disability 5 to 6 Disability Points, Severely Limiting (Regardless of Characteristic Pain Intensity).

    Measured: 3 months

  4. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed using McGill Pain Questionnaire.

    Each participant will fill in McGill questionnaire that is composed of 78 words. Respondents choose those that best describe their experience of pain. Scores are tabulated by summing values associated with each word; scores range from 0 (no pain) to 78 (severe pain).

    Measured: 3 months

  5. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

    Each participant will fill in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The measure consists of 19 individual items, creating 7 components that produce one global score ranging from 0 to 21, where lower scores mean better sleep quality.

    Measured: 3 months

  6. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed using Satisfaction with Life Scale Questionnaire.

    Each participant will fill in Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). The SWLS is a 7-point Likert style response scale. The possible range of scores is 5-35, with a score of 20 representing a neutral point on the scale. Scores between 5-9 indicate the respondent is extremely dissatisfied with life, whereas scores between 31-35 indicate the respondent is extremely satisfied.

    Measured: 3 months

  7. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed using the Migraine Disability Assessment Test - MIDAS

    The Migraine Disability Assessment Test (MIDAS) is a test used by doctors to determine how severely migraines affect a patient's life. Patients are asked questions about the frequency and duration of their headaches, as well as how often these headaches limited their ability to participate in activities at work, at school, or at home.

    Measured: 3 months

  8. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed by Central Sensitization Inventory

    Each participant will fill in Central Sensitizatin Inventory. This questionnaire consist of two parts. First part includes 25 questions regarding common central sensitivity symptoms. It allows to categorize participant into one of five categories: subclinical (0-29), mild (30-39), moderate (40-49), severe (50-59), and extreme (60-100) Second part is not scored, but it determines if the participant has been diagnosed with certain CSS disorders or related disorders.

    Measured: 3 months

  9. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed by Bruxscreen Q questionnaire.

    Each participant will fill in the Bruxscreen Q questionnaire which is a self-report outcome measure designed to identify patients who have symptoms that may be related to bruxism. There is 9 questions about clenching, grinding, jaw locking and other jaw symptoms, where frequent responding often or always indicates the possibility of having bruxism.

    Measured: 3 months

  10. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed by Generalized Anxiety Disorder -7

    Each participant will fill in Generalized Anxiety Disorder -7 that consists of 7 items. Total score ranges 0-21 points. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 are taken as the cut-off points for mild, moderate and severe anxiety, respectively.

    Measured: 3 months

  11. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed by Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

    Each participant will fill in Insomnia Severity Scale. Questionnaire contains 5 questions, scored from 0 to 4 depending on the severity of ailments. Minimal score is 0, maximal score is 20. A total point value of up to 10 is considered the norm, while a score above 14 points indicates clinically significant insomnia.

    Measured: 3 months

  12. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed by Perceived Stress Scale -10

    Each participant will fill in Perceived Stress Scale -10. Scores are obtained by reversing the scores on the four positive items, e.g., 0=4, 1=3, 2=2, etc. and then summing across all 10 items. Items 4,5, 7, and 8 are the positively stated items. It can range from 0 to 40. Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress,14-26 would be considered moderate stress, 27-40 would be considered high perceived stress.

    Measured: 3 months

  13. The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed by Somatic Symptom Scale - 8

    Each participant will fill in the Somatic Symptom Scale - 8 (SSS-8) which is a brief self-report questionnaire used to assess somatic symptom burden. It measures the perceived burden of common somatic symptoms. These symptoms were originally chosen to reflect common symptoms in primary care but they are relevant for a large number of diseases and mental disorders. Scoring: 0-3: no to minimal, 4-7: low, 8-11: medium,12-15: high,16-32: very high.

    Measured: 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Jul 2023
  2. Study start1 Apr 2025
  3. Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
42 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05961501
Sponsor's protocol ID
WMU1/2023
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
25 May 2023
Last updated
6 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing An aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN in people with Myalgia and Muscle Pain, run by Wroclaw Medical University at 1 site in Poland.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Poland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The influence of an aqueous solution containing CBD and CBN on muscle pain assessed using pressure pain threshold test (PPT) using the Wagner Paintest FPX 25 algometer. (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Mar 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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