THC extract VER-01 reduces pain without addiction – study

Does medicinal cannabis really help? New research from 2025 provides strong evidence for this – especially for THC-containing extracts. A current clinical study on the preparation VER-01 shows significant improvements in patients with chronic back pain. What is particularly exciting is that the data show no evidence of dependence or abuse. An important signal at a time when millions of people are in pain and traditional medications are failing. Click here to return to the overview: Cannabis studies.

THC in focus: what the new 2025 study shows

The VER-01 study is one of the most interesting new publications in the field of medical cannabis. While many older studies focused on CBD or low doses of THC, this study specifically investigated a THC-dominant preparation. The results are surprisingly clear: patients reported a noticeable reduction in their symptoms, improved sleep quality and better quality of life.

More background information:
Does medicinal cannabis really help?

The most important results of the 2025 study

  • Significant reduction in chronic back pain
  • No evidence of addiction or abuse
  • Better sleep and faster recovery
  • Improved everyday functions after just a few weeks

Source and data: THC extract VER-01.

Why THC has been underestimated in medicine

The study clearly shows that THC is not just “the intoxicating part” of cannabis, but also plays an active therapeutic role. Previous research has already indicated that THC can positively influence certain brain functions – for example in anti-ageing processes or thinking ability.

The work of the University of Bonn, which shows that low doses of THC could rejuvenate the brain, fits in with this:

What does this mean for patients?

Many of those affected, especially older people, are now switching to a
medical cannabis prescription when traditional painkillers are of no help. The new study confirms this trend and provides modern, high-quality data for THC-based therapies for the first time.

Conclusion: THC is moving towards evidence-based medicine

The VER-01 study is an important signal: THC is not just an active ingredient with a psychoactive component, but has real medical potential – especially for chronic pain. The data situation is growing, and 2025 could be a decisive year in which THC-based medicines make the step into regular care.

Source and data: THC extract VER-01.