CBD for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injury

Drug
Bladder health/function
Online since 4 September 2025, updated 98 days ago

About this trial

This feasibility trial is enrolling 20 participants with spinal cord injury to test the effect of cannabidiol (CBD) on bladder function. CBD is a non-intoxicating compound derived from the cannabis plant. If included, participants will take 100 mg of CBD (FDA approved Epidolex) twice daily for 90 days. Final testing of bladder function will be performed after 4 months.

Included participants

Gender
All
Age
≥ 18 years
Injury level
C1 - L5
  • Severity (AIS)?
  • Time since injury
    All
    Healthy volunteers
    No
    C1-L5

    What’s involved

    Type

    Drug

    Details

    - Participants will take 100 mg of cannabidiol (CBD, Epidiolex) twice daily for 90 days. - CBD is a non-intoxicating compound derived from the cannabis plant. - Final testing of bladder function will be performed after 4 months.

    Potential benefits

    Main benefits

    Bladder health/function

    Additional benefits

    General health

    Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting
    • Trial start date
    • 1 Dec 2025
    • Organisation
    • University of Wisconsin, Madison
    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting
    • Trial start date
    • 1 Dec 2025
    • Organisation
    • University of Wisconsin, Madison

    Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder

    Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.

    Learn more