Fewer than one-third of consumer CBD products contained an amount of cannabidiol within 10% of what was listed on their labels, according to a new review published in Phytochemistry Letters. Researchers from L-Università ta’ Malta reviewed 28 peer-reviewed analytical studies published between 2017 and 2025, covering CBD oils, tinctures, edibles, vape products and topicals sold …
Category: CBD Studies
Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound cannabidiol (CBD), which is a nonpsychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
CBD and Diclofenac Combination Kills Certain Staph Bacteria in Lab Study
A combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac killed certain types of bacteria more effectively than either compound alone, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest and the University of Bucharest evaluated the antibacterial activity and …
CBD Protects Brain Cells From Methamphetamine-Induced Damage, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) helps protect brain cells from damage caused by methamphetamine, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from Kunming Medical University examined the effects of CBD on primary hippocampal neurons exposed to methamphetamine. The hippocampus is a region of the brain involved in memory, learning and emotional regulation. …
CBD May Improve Cognition, Behavior and Sleep in People With Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy, Review Finds
CBD can improve cognition, behavior, communication, sleep and other nonseizure outcomes in people with severe forms of treatment-resistant epilepsy, according to a systematic review published in the journal Epilepsy Research. Researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Federico II University examined studies involving patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies and other complex …
CBD and Chemotherapy Combination Shows Antidepressant-Like Effects in Glioblastoma Study
CBD combined with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide produced antidepressant-like effects in an animal model, according to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, suggesting potential for treating depression associated with glioblastoma. Researchers from the University of the Balearic Islands examined whether CBD could help address depression associated with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer …
Clinical Trial: THC-CBD Formulation Reduces Agitation in Dementia Patients, With Nearly 90% Showing Improvement
Nearly 90% of dementia patients who received a specially formulated combination of THC and CBD showed behavioral improvement after 12 weeks, according to results from a first-of-its-kind clinical trial. The findings come from the LiBBY trial, a multicenter Phase II study involving 120 hospice-eligible patients with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who were …
Clinical Trial: CBD Linked to Reduced Pain and Inflammation in Patients With Recurrent Pericarditis
Pharmaceutically manufactured cannabidiol was associated with reductions in chest pain and systemic inflammation among patients with recurrent pericarditis, according to a new clinical trial. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Phase 2 study involved researchers from Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Northwestern University Chicago, Harvard Medical School, the University of Virginia and …
CBD May Help Protect Against Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Cell Death, Study Finds
A new study published by Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect against a form of cell death associated with traumatic brain injury. The study, conducted by researchers from Kunming Medical University and the Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, examined CBD’s effect on …
Topical CBD Formulation Linked to Reduced Localized Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Finds
A study published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research found that a CBD-containing topical formulation was associated with reduced localized pain and improved functionality among women with fibromyalgia. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institut Clínic de Neurociències at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, included 30 women with fibromyalgia and clinically relevant localized pain caused by …
CBD-Loaded Cellulose Aerogels Show Antibacterial Activity Against H. pylori in New Study
According to a study published by The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, cellulose-based aerogels loaded with cannabidiol (CBD) using supercritical carbon dioxide showed antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium associated with stomach ulcers and other gastric conditions. The study was conducted by researchers from the Technical University of Munich and the University of Belgrade. Researchers …
