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ArticleJournal of cannabis research2025

Feasibility pilot of a novel coaching intervention to optimize cannabis use for chronic pain management among Veterans.

Kevin F Boehnke, Gabrielle Bowyer, Jenna McAfee, Tristin Smith, Catherine Klida, Vivian Kurtz, Evangelos Litinas, Poonam Purohit, Anne Arewasikporn, Dana Horowitz and 8 more

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Article in Journal of cannabis research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06320470 (MIVetsCan), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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NCT06320470 nacompletednot on this map

MIVetsCan: Cannabis Coaching for Veteran Pain Management Trial (Phase 1)

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of MichiganRan2023 to 2023Enrolled22ConditionsChronic PainArmsEducational Session
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

18 authors.

Kevin F BoehnkeAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA. kboehnke@umich.edu.
Gabrielle BowyerAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Jenna McAfeeAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Tristin SmithAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Catherine KlidaAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Vivian KurtzAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Evangelos LitinasGreen Pillar Consulting, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Poonam PurohitAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Anne ArewasikpornAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Dana HorowitzAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Laura ThomasAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Jennifer EckersleyAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Mia RailingAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
David A WilliamsAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Daniel J ClauwAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Kelley M KidwellAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Amy S B BohnertAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.
Rachel S BergmansAnesthesiology Department, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA.

Funding

Cannabinoid Effects on Sleep and Pain Mechanisms in Osteoarthritis of the KneeK01DA049219 · NIDA · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI BOEHNKE, KEVIN FOXMAN · 2020 to 2023
$569k
National Institutes on Drug Abuse K01DA049219NIDA NIH HHS K01 DA049219State of Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency VMR-2022-03
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionChronic pain is common among Veterans, some of whom use cannabis for pain. We conducted a feasibility pilot study of a novel coaching intervention to help Veterans optimize use of medical cannabis products for pain management (NCT06320470).

methodsThe intervention drew from scientific literature, consultation with cannabis experts, Veteran input via a Community Advisory Board, and tenets of motivational interviewing. Participants were Veterans with chronic pain who endorsed current use or interest in using cannabis for pain management. Participants received up to 4 individual coaching sessions via videoconference, spaced approximately 2 weeks apart. We assessed feasibility (adherence, satisfaction, acceptability) and preliminary effects on pain symptoms 14 weeks after baseline. The primary outcome was the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), and exploratory outcomes included domains from the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29.

resultsOf 22 enrolled participants, 17 attended 4 coaching sessions, 2 attended 3 sessions, and 2 attended 2 sessions. Among those who completed end of intervention surveys (16/21), 87.5% were very or completely satisfied with the intervention and 81.3% rated coaching as very or extremely helpful. All participants reported improvement on the PGIC, with 63% reporting much or very much improvement. Participants reported statistically significant decreased pain intensity (7.1/10 vs. 5.7/10) and pain interference (T-score 66.3 vs. 61.8), and increased social satisfaction (T-score 41.4 vs. 44.3). Participants noted helpful intervention factors, including co-developing a personalized plan, discussing questions/concerns, and trying different approaches to cannabis-based treatment.

conclusionsIn this feasibility pilot study of coaching on cannabis use for chronic pain among Veterans, participants were satisfied with the intervention and reported clinically significant improvements in pain symptoms. Our results support evaluating this intervention in a larger, efficacy trial.

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CannabidiolCannabisClinical trialCoachingFeasibilityTHC

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PMID39856785
PMCPMC11762892

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