Cerium Journal Club December 2025 - Phase 3 Evidence at Last:
Full-Spectrum Extracts and Chronic Low Back Pain
Time: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 Noon EST
Location – Virtual Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83722922366?pwd=QjZ3V0xNWHZ0OVZ0b3BpbWd3STRqUT09
Event Description:
We will dig into a landmark randomized controlled trial published in Nature Medicine on a full-spectrum cannabis extract (VER-01) for chronic low back pain. With over 800 participants across multiple centers, the study reports meaningful reductions in pain, improved sleep and function, and a favorable safety profile compared to placebo.
Bring your questions and insights for an engaging discussion!
Featured Article:
Karst, M. et al. Full-spectrum extract from Cannabis sativa DKJ127 for chronic low back pain: a phase 3 randomized placebo-controlled trial. Nat. Med. 1–8 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03977-0
Speakers:
Phil Molloy, MD – Clinical education expert
Teresa Simon, MPH – Public health epidemiologist
Len Kamen, MD – Clinical pain specialist
Jahan Marcu, PhD – Cannabis researcher
Questions? Email Prctrials.info@gmail.com
This journal club event is supported by PRC+. PRC + has education modules and other resources available for health care professionals:https://www.prc-trials-plus.com/education