Category: Cannabis Studies

Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.

Clinical Trial Finds THC, CBD and Terpene Formulation Reduces Morphine Use by Nearly 50% in Patients With Acute Nerve Pain

A randomized clinical trial involving 69 patients found that a single dose of a cannabinoid formulation containing THC, CBD and terpenes reduced morphine consumption by …

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Study: CBG Reduced Blood Pressure by 18% in Hypertensive Rats, Inhibited Blood Clot Formation in Human Blood Samples

A new study published in the journal Molecules found that cannabigerol (CBG) reduced systolic blood pressure by 18% in hypertensive rats while also inhibiting blood …

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Hemp Seed Extract Significantly Reduced Cholesterol in Animal Model, Shows Favorable Safety Profile

A new study published today by the peer-reviewed journal Molecules found that hemp seed extract significantly reduced cholesterol levels in mice while showing a generally …

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Study Finds CBD Protects Brain Cells and Reduces Inflammatory Responses Following Brain Injury in Songbirds

A new study published today in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology found that cannabidiol (CBD) helped protect brain cells, reduce injury-related inflammatory responses and limit …

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Study Finds Hemp-Based Building Material Provides Insulation Comparable to Conventional Polystyrene

A study published yesterday found that hemp-based building materials can provide thermal insulation comparable to conventional polystyrene, adding to growing research examining renewable alternatives to …

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NIH-Funded Study Finds Marijuana Regulators From 16 States Largely Favor Federal Standards for Cannabis Warning Labels

A federally funded study involving marijuana regulators from 16 states found broad support among those interviewed for establishing national standards governing cannabis product warning labels, …

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Study Finds Licensed Marijuana Store Openings Were Not Associated With Increased Crime in Toronto and Ottawa

The opening of licensed marijuana stores was not associated with increased crime in Toronto or Ottawa, according to a new study published today in the …

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Study of Nearly 420,000 Students Finds Marijuana Store Proximity Not Linked to Youth Use

A large study involving nearly 420,000 Canadian students found that proximity to marijuana retailers was not consistently associated with adolescent marijuana use, while past-year use …

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Study: Pancreatic Cancer Patients Taking at Least 10 MG of THC Daily Saw Broader Symptom Improvements Than Those Taking Less

Among pancreatic cancer patients using medical marijuana, those who consumed higher daily doses of THC experienced greater improvements in anxiety and insomnia than those who …

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National Institutes of Health Funds Research Seeking First Molecular Framework for Marijuana’s “Entourage Effect”

The National Institutes of Health has awarded funding to a University of California, San Diego researcher for a study designed to establish what researchers describe …

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