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CBD and Exercise Related Pain

Tuesday, November 3, 2026  •  Noon EST  •  Virtual meeting

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Event Description

Can CBD reduce pain after strenuous exercise? Join us to examine a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled feasibility trial of a CBD-rich hemp extract in healthy young adults. We will discuss pain and strength outcomes, blinding, and what this small study can—and cannot—tell us about recovery and clinical use.

Key takeaway: Pain scores and strength loss favored CBD at 48 hours, but time to recovery did not differ significantly. No adverse reactions were reported in this small trial; larger studies are needed to establish efficacy and characterize safety.

Featured Article

Stauffer JW, Crow JA, Bishop MD, Cook RL, Borsa PA. Efficacy and safety of cannabidiol (CBD) on reducing pain and functional impairment associated with exercise-induced muscle injury: a randomized placebo-controlled feasibility trial. Journal of Cannabis Research. 2026;8:64.

Read the open access article • doi:10.1186/s42238-026-00431-x

Speakers

Phil Molloy, MD – Clinical education expert  •  Teresa Simon, MPH – Public health epidemiologist
Len Kamen, MD – Clinical pain specialist  •  Jahan Marcu, PhD – Cannabis researcher

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