It is nightmare where waking up is the problem…but a new study suggests CBD could help
It is one of the most common health complaints in the modern world, now a new study offers hope for CBD and insomnia. A groundbreaking trial in Australia is putting CBD (cannabidiol) to the test as a potential new treatment.
Melbourne-based Avecho Biotechnology has launched the world’s largest randomized, placebo-controlled trial of CBD for insomnia, enrolling more than 500 adults across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and the Gold Coast. The goal: to find out if CBD, delivered in a new capsule form, can help people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up refreshed.
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The numbers are staggering. Globally, 10 to 30 percent of adults experience insomnia, and up to 15 percent live with chronic insomnia. In Australia, surveys show 60 percent of people report at least one symptom of sleeplessness. Economists estimate poor sleep drains more than $19 billion a year from the Australian economy, with nearly $11 billion lost in productivity alone.
Existing treatments—from melatonin to prescription sleep aids—can leave patients groggy or don’t work well long-term. This is why the Australian CBD sleep study is drawing international attention.
Avecho’s Phase III trial is designed with pharmaceutical-level rigor. It’s double-blind, placebo-controlled, and randomized, meaning participants and researchers don’t know who is getting CBD versus placebo. Volunteers will take capsules containing 75mg or 150mg of CBD each night for eight weeks while tracking their sleep.
The capsules use Avecho’s TPM (tocopheryl phosphate mixture) delivery system, a Vitamin E–based technology boosts CBD absorption. Poor bioavailability has long been a weakness of CBD oils and gummies—Avecho hopes this solves it.
If the trial succeeds, Avecho could become the first company to register an over-the-counter CBD product for insomnia in Australia. It would put CBD directly on pharmacy shelves, available without a prescription.
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For millions struggling with sleepless nights, this could be a medical and lifestyle game-changer. Insomnia has been linked to heart disease, depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. With demand for safe, non-addictive sleep aids rising, CBD could offer a natural alternative backed by hard science.
“This is the first large-scale test to see if CBD really works for sleep,” said Avecho CEO Dr. Paul Gavin in a statement. “We want to give patients safe, effective and accessible options.”
