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Studies

Geriatrics (older adults)

Medical cannabis in older patients: protocol and initial results

84.8% of older adults reported general improvement after 6 months; mild adverse events (dizziness, drowsiness). See the source and access in Brazil.

Geriatrics (older adults)

Medical cannabis use and health impact in older adults: recent findings

Review of efficacy, safety and precautions (polypharmacy, cardiovascular risk) in use by older adults. See the source and access in Brazil.

Geriatrics (older adults)

Efficacy and safety of medical cannabinoids in older adults: systematic review

Systematic review of medical cannabinoids in older populations. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pregnancy (safety/caution)

Cannabis in pregnancy and neonatal outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta-analysis: association with adverse neonatal outcomes (preterm birth, low weight). Guidelines advise against use. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pregnancy (safety/caution)

Cannabis in pregnancy and effects on the fetus, newborn and childhood: systematic review

Review: prenatal exposure associated with impacts on fetal and child development. Use advised against. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pregnancy (safety/caution)

Cannabis use and hyperemesis gravidarum: clinical approach

Attention to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (paradoxical effect); guidance against use in pregnancy. See the source and access in Brazil.

Depression & mood

Nanodispersible oral CBD solution in mild to moderate anxiety: multicenter RCT

Double-blind RCT: CBD effective and safe in mild to moderate anxiety and in associated depression and sleep symptoms. See the source and access in Brazil.

Depression & mood

Adjunctive cannabidiol in acute bipolar depression: pilot study

Pilot study: adjunctive CBD in bipolar depression (negative primary outcome; suggests studying doses ≥300 mg/day). See the source and access in Brazil.

Autism / ASD

CBD-rich extract in children with ASD: double-blind placebo-controlled RCT

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a CBD-rich cannabis extract in children with autism. See the source and access in Brazil.

Autism / ASD

Cannabinoids and sleep in autism (CSHQ): placebo-controlled trial

Placebo-controlled study (150 children/adolescents with ASD) assessing sleep parameters via the CSHQ scale. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pediatrics (cerebral palsy & oncology)

Medical cannabis in moderate to severe complex motor disorders in children

Improvement in spasticity, dystonia, sleep, pain and quality of life in children with complex motor disorders. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pediatrics (cerebral palsy & oncology)

Medical cannabis in pediatric palliative care: case series

Case series on the use of medical cannabis in children under palliative care. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pediatrics (cerebral palsy & oncology)

Oral cannabis extracts in pediatric palliative care: retrospective review

Retrospective review of the use of oral cannabis extracts in the pediatric palliative-care setting. See the source and access in Brazil.

Rare syndromes (Fragile X, CDKL5…)

Transdermal cannabidiol gel (ZYN002) in Fragile X syndrome: phase 3 RCT (CONNECT-FX)

Phase 3 RCT (212 children/adolescents): significant behavioral improvement in the subgroup with ≥90% FMR1 methylation. See the source and access in Brazil.

Rare syndromes (Fragile X, CDKL5…)

Purified CBD (Epidiolex) in CDKL5, Aicardi, Dup15q and Doose: open-label use

Open-label use of purified CBD in rare syndromes: ~51–59% reduction in convulsive seizures over 12–48 weeks. See the source and access in Brazil.

Epilepsy

Adjunctive cannabidiol for seizures in tuberous sclerosis: placebo-controlled RCT

RCT (GWPCARE6): CBD reduced resistant seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex. See the source and access in Brazil.

Epilepsy

CBD-rich cannabis in intractable pediatric epilepsy: Israeli experience (Tzadok)

Cohort of 74 children/adolescents: 89% seizure reduction with CBD-rich cannabis (retrospective study). See the source and access in Brazil.

Autism / ASD

Cannabidiol for severe problem behaviors in autistic boys: randomized clinical trial

Crossover RCT (Epidiolex up to 20 mg/kg/day): improvement in socialization and anxiety; safety assessed. See the source and access in Brazil.

Autism / ASD

CBD-rich cannabis in children with ASD and severe behavioral problems: feasibility study

Retrospective feasibility study (Aran et al.): reported behavioral improvement in children with autism. See the source and access in Brazil.

Autism / ASD

Effects of CBD on socialization, anxiety and parental stress in autism: crossover RCT

Crossover RCT: benefits in anxiety and social relations and reduced parental stress (primary outcome not met). See the source and access in Brazil.

Pediatrics (cerebral palsy & oncology)

Cannabinoids for spasticity in severe cerebral palsy in children: double-blind RCT

Double-blind RCT (53 children/adolescents, CBD:THC 10:1): well tolerated and safe; no significant spasticity difference vs placebo

Pediatrics (cerebral palsy & oncology)

Cannabinoids in symptom control in children with cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

Review and meta-analysis of cannabinoids for nausea, pain and other symptoms in pediatric oncology. See the source and access in Brazil.

Diabetic neuropathy

Inhaled cannabis in painful diabetic neuropathy: crossover RCT

Crossover RCT (16 patients): inhaled cannabis reduced diabetic neuropathy pain in a dose-dependent manner. See the source and access in Brazil.

Diabetic neuropathy

Transdermal THC:CBD:CBN in peripheral diabetic neuropathy: phase III RCT

Phase III, double-blind RCT (100 participants): transdermal THC:CBD:CBN formula in pain management. See the source and access in Brazil.

Spinal cord injury

Nabiximols (Sativex) in chronic spinal cord injury spasticity: prospective study

Prospective study: nabiximols in chronic spinal cord injury spasticity refractory to conventional therapy. See the source and access in Brazil.

Spinal cord injury

Vaporized cannabis in spinal cord injury pain

Trial on vaporized cannabis in the treatment of pain associated with spinal cord injury. See the source and access in Brazil.

Cocaine & stimulants

Cannabidiol for craving and relapse in cocaine use disorder: RCT

RCT (78 adults): CBD 800 mg/day vs placebo for craving and relapse prevention in cocaine use. See the source and access in Brazil.

Cocaine & stimulants

Cannabidiol for crack craving: double-blind exploratory study

Double-blind exploratory study on CBD for crack-cocaine craving. See the source and access in Brazil.

HIV neuropathy

Cannabis in HIV neuropathic pain: RCT (Abrams)

RCT (50 patients): smoked cannabis reduced pain by 34% vs 17% with placebo in HIV neuropathy. See the source and access in Brazil.

HIV neuropathy

Smoked cannabis in HIV neuropathic pain: crossover RCT (Ellis)

Crossover RCT: smoked cannabis reduced HIV-associated neuropathic pain refractory to other treatments. See the source and access in Brazil.

Menopause & women's health

Cannabis use in menopause: cross-sectional survey

Survey (women ≥35 years): patterns and perceptions of cannabis use for menopause symptoms. See the source and access in Brazil.

Menopause & women's health

Perceptions and experiences with cannabis in menopause: qualitative study

Qualitative study: cannabis reported as relieving symptoms in the menopause transition. See the source and access in Brazil.

Diabetes & metabolic

CBD and THCV on glycemic and lipid parameters in type 2 diabetes: RCT

Double-blind pilot RCT: THCV improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. See the source and access in Brazil.

Diabetes & metabolic

Cannabidiol in metabolic syndrome: review

Review of the use of CBD in metabolic syndrome — potential effects and limitations. See the source and access in Brazil.

Sleep apnea

Dronabinol in obstructive sleep apnea: PACE trial (phase II RCT)

Phase II RCT: dronabinol reduced the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and daytime sleepiness in OSA. See the source and access in Brazil.

Sleep apnea

Dronabinol in obstructive sleep apnea: proof-of-concept study

Proof-of-concept study on dronabinol in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

Cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system in COVID-19 and long COVID: scoping review

Scoping review of cannabinoids in SARS-CoV-2 infection and in long-COVID symptoms. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

Cannabinoids in headache: helpful or harmful? (review)

Critical review of the use of cannabinoids in headaches (migraine and cluster headache). See the source and access in Brazil.

Arthritis & rheumatology

Sativex in rheumatoid arthritis pain: first controlled trial

RCT (58 patients, 5 weeks): analgesic effect and suppression of disease activity with Sativex in RA. See the source and access in Brazil.

Arthritis & rheumatology

Cannabidiol in arthritis and joint pain: exploratory cross-sectional study

Reported improvement in pain (83%), physical function (66%) and sleep quality (66%) with CBD in arthritis. See the source and access in Brazil.

Irritable bowel syndrome

The endocannabinoid system in IBS and cannabis as therapy

Review of the role of the endocannabinoid system in irritable bowel syndrome and the potential of cannabis. See the source and access in Brazil.

Irritable bowel syndrome

Cannabis use and healthcare utilization in IBS: retrospective cohort

Retrospective cohort on the association between cannabis use and health outcomes/utilization in IBS. See the source and access in Brazil.

ADHD

Cannabinoids in ADHD: randomized controlled trial

6-week RCT (Sativex) evaluating cognition and symptoms in adults with ADHD. See the source and access in Brazil.

ADHD

ADHD and therapeutic reasons for cannabis use

Study on the therapeutic reasons reported for cannabis use in people with ADHD. See the source and access in Brazil.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Cannabinoids in traumatic brain injury: preclinical and clinical research

Review of the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects of cannabinoids in traumatic brain injury. See the source and access in Brazil.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

TBI outcomes after cannabis use

Study on the clinical outcomes of traumatic brain injury associated with cannabis use. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

Cannabinoids in patients with glaucoma: review

Review of cannabinoids and intraocular pressure reduction in glaucoma (short-lived effect). See the source and access in Brazil.

Alzheimer

Cannabinoids for agitation in Alzheimer's disease: review

Review: synthetic cannabinoids (dronabinol/nabilone) showed benefit in agitation and aggression in AD. See the source and access in Brazil.

Alzheimer

Nabiximols (Sativex) for agitation in Alzheimer's dementia: feasibility trial (STAND)

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled feasibility trial of nabiximols in UK care homes. See the source and access in Brazil.

Alcohol & tobacco

Cannabidiol reduces alcohol craving: ICONIC trial (RCT)

Double-blind RCT: a single dose of CBD 800 mg reduced alcohol craving and nucleus accumbens activation. See the source and access in Brazil.

Alcohol & tobacco

Cannabidiol reduces cigarette consumption in smokers: pilot study

Pilot study: on-demand CBD reduced the number of cigarettes smoked by ~40% vs placebo. See the source and access in Brazil.

Dermatology

Topical cannabinoid gel on dry sensitive skin: observational study

Observational study: improvement in itching and dermatitis with a topical cannabinoid gel. See the source and access in Brazil.

Dermatology

Cannabinoids in dermatology: scoping review

Scoping review of cannabinoids in acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and pruritus. See the source and access in Brazil.

Palliative care

Medical cannabis (THC:CBD 1:1) in symptom control in advanced cancer: RCT

Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of THC:CBD 1:1 oil for symptoms in advanced cancer. See the source and access in Brazil.

Palliative care

Cannabis in palliative care: systematic review

Systematic review: effects on pain, nausea/vomiting, appetite, sleep and fatigue (low evidence quality). See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Medical cannabis to reduce the opioid dose in non-cancer chronic pain: systematic review

Review of 9 studies: cannabis as an adjuvant may reduce the opioid dose in non-cancer chronic pain. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Medical cannabis reduces opioid prescribing in chronic low back pain

Study with 186 patients: reduced opioid prescribing and improved pain and disability in low back pain. See the source and access in Brazil.

PTSD (post-traumatic stress)

Cannabidiol in the treatment of PTSD: case series

Reduction of PTSD symptoms, including nightmares, with CBD adjuvant to routine psychiatric care. See the source and access in Brazil.

PTSD (post-traumatic stress)

Cannabidiol + prolonged exposure for PTSD: randomized pilot trial

Randomized pilot trial combining CBD with prolonged exposure therapy in PTSD. See the source and access in Brazil.

Schizophrenia & psychosis

Cannabidiol as an adjuvant therapy in schizophrenia: multicenter RCT

RCT (McGuire et al.): CBD 1000 mg/day reduced positive psychotic symptoms vs placebo, with good tolerability. See the source and access in Brazil.

Schizophrenia & psychosis

Effects of cannabidiol on cognition and symptoms in chronic schizophrenia: RCT

Randomized placebo-controlled trial on the effect of CBD on cognition and symptoms of schizophrenia. See the source and access in Brazil.

Endometriosis & pelvic pain

Effects of cannabis on pelvic pain associated with endometriosis

Study with 252 participants: cannabis was associated with reduced pelvic pain and endometriosis-related symptoms. See the source and access in Brazil.

Endometriosis & pelvic pain

Cannabis use in endometriosis: systematic scoping review

Review of 9 studies (1,787 participants): pain was the most common indication for cannabis use. See the source and access in Brazil.

Cannabis use & addiction

Intervening to Prevent Youth Access to Marijuana (Phase II)

Intervention to prevent youth access to cannabis. See the source and access in Brazil.

Cannabis use & addiction

e-PBI+ Parent Intervention to Reduce College Cannabis Use

Parent intervention to reduce cannabis use among college students. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

CBD for Severe Acute Graft-versus-host Disease (GvHD)

Evaluates cannabidiol in severe acute graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

CBD in Autoimmune Hepatitis (Phase 2a)

Phase 2a study of the safety and efficacy of cannabidiol in autoimmune hepatitis. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

CBD for Dental Pain

Evaluates cannabidiol in controlling dental pain (toothache). See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

CBD Candy for Reducing Tooth Decay Bacteria

Studies a CBD candy in reducing tooth-decay-causing bacteria. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

CBD Isolate on Menstrual-Related Symptoms

Evaluates CBD isolate in relieving menstrual-related symptoms. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

Cannabis Effects on Visual Functions (Retinitis Pigmentosa)

Investigates cannabis effects on visual functions (retinitis pigmentosa). See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

Smoked vs Oral Marijuana in HIV/AIDS

Compares smoked and oral cannabis in people living with HIV/AIDS. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

Cannabidiol and CES1 Interactions (Healthy Subjects)

Studies cannabidiol interactions with the CES1 enzyme in healthy volunteers. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

Pharmacokinetics of a Standardized Cannabis Preparation

Evaluates the pharmacokinetics and effects of a standardized cannabis preparation. See the source and access in Brazil.

Other conditions

Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of a Natural CBD Extract

Pharmacokinetic evaluation of a natural cannabidiol (CBD) extract. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Cannabis and cannabinoids for non-cancer chronic pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

Review of controlled and observational studies; more consistent effect in neuropathic pain. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Efficacy of cannabis-based medicines in pain management: meta-analysis of RCTs

Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the analgesic effect of cannabinoids. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Effects of cannabis in adults with chronic pain: systematic review

Low-strength evidence for neuropathic pain relief, with an overview of potential harms. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Systematic review and meta-analysis of chronic pain treatment with cannabis

Concludes that cannabis is moderately effective in treating chronic pain. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

MIVetsCan: Cannabidiol (CBD)-Care Trial

Clinical trial on the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in chronic pain management. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Combined THC and CBD for OUD and Chronic Pain

Evaluates the combination of THC and CBD in chronic pain associated with opioid use disorder. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Cannabinoid Tablets for Pain From Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Investigates cannabinoid tablets in relieving knee osteoarthritis pain. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Sativex for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain

Studies Sativex (THC:CBD) in chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Efficacy and Tolerability of AP707 in Chronic Central Neuropathic Pain

Evaluates the efficacy and tolerability of AP707 (cannabis) in chronic central neuropathic pain. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Marijuana Use, Strength Training, and Alcohol (MUSTAC)

Examines cannabis use, strength training and alcohol in people with chronic pain. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Quantification of Cannabinoids vs Post-Surgical Pain Medication

Quantifies cannabinoids and compares with the need for analgesics after cancer surgery. See the source and access in Brazil.

Pain & neuropathy

Safety/Effects of Natural Medical Marijuana on Stress and Pain

Evaluates the safety and effects of natural medical cannabis on stress and pain responses. See the source and access in Brazil.

Epilepsy

Cannabidiol for resistant seizures in Dravet syndrome

Landmark RCT: significant reduction in convulsive seizures vs placebo (Devinsky et al.). See the source and access in Brazil.

Epilepsy

Effect of cannabidiol on drop seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

RCT: ~42% reduction in drop seizures with cannabidiol 20 mg/kg/day. See the source and access in Brazil.

Epilepsy

Full-spectrum Cannabis Extract in Refractory Epilepsy (Tuberous Sclerosis)

Treats refractory epilepsy associated with tuberous sclerosis with full-spectrum cannabis extract. See the source and access in Brazil.

Epilepsy

Cannabidiol Oral Solution in Pediatric Treatment-resistant Seizures

Evaluates a cannabidiol oral solution in children with treatment-resistant seizures. See the source and access in Brazil.

Multiple sclerosis

Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of nabiximols (Sativex) in MS spasticity

Nabiximols reduces spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis. See the source and access in Brazil.

Multiple sclerosis

Randomized withdrawal study of nabiximols in MS spasticity

Confirms the benefit of nabiximols as an adjuvant therapy in spasticity. See the source and access in Brazil.

Multiple sclerosis

Sativex vs Placebo for Central Neuropathic Pain in MS

Compares Sativex vs placebo in central neuropathic pain of multiple sclerosis. See the source and access in Brazil.

Multiple sclerosis

Telehealth tDCS to Decrease Cannabis Use (MS)

Transcranial stimulation (tDCS) via telehealth to reduce cannabis use in people with MS. See the source and access in Brazil.

Oncology & nausea

Cannabinoids for controlling chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: quantitative review

Cannabinoids superior to conventional antiemetics of the time (Tramèr et al.). See the source and access in Brazil.

Oncology & nausea

Cannabinoids for nausea and vomiting in adults with cancer on chemotherapy

Cochrane review: higher chance of complete absence of nausea and vomiting. See the source and access in Brazil.

Oncology & nausea

Cannabinoids for cancer cachexia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Evaluates the effect of cannabinoids on appetite and weight in oncology patients. See the source and access in Brazil.

Oncology & nausea

Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®) — summary for healthcare professionals

A comprehensive, updated National Cancer Institute summary on cannabis in oncology. See the source and access in Brazil.

Oncology & nausea

The Use of Cannabidiol in Cancer Patients

Evaluates the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in cancer patients. See the source and access in Brazil.

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