A new placebo-controlled clinical trial found that high-dose cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced chronic neuropathic pain in adults with spinal cord injuries, with researchers saying the findings support further study in larger trials. The study, published by eClinicalMedicine, was conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales. It examined …
Category: CBD Studies
Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound cannabidiol (CBD), which is a nonpsychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
Study Finds CBD Improves Memory and Reduces Brain Oxidative Stress After Chronic Stress and Alcohol Exposure
A new study published in the Journal of Xenobiotics found that cannabidiol (CBD) improved memory-related performance and reduced brain oxidative stress in female rats exposed to chronic stress and alcohol. Researchers from George Emil Palade University of Medicine studied 16 female Wistar rats, half of which received CBD at a dose of 10 mg/kg. The …
Clinical Trial Finds Full-Spectrum CBD Well Tolerated in Adults With HIV
A randomized clinical trial found that low-dose full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) was well tolerated over 12 weeks among adults with long-term, virally suppressed HIV, with no meaningful negative impact on liver function, kidney function or key HIV-related measures. The study, published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research, was conducted by researchers affiliated with Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d’Orléans, …
CBD May Reduce Muscle Aging by Lowering Oxidative Stress and Modulating Gut Microbiota, Finds Study
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help slow age-related muscle decline by reducing oxidative stress, limiting inflammation and altering gut microbiota, according to a study published today by the journal Food Bioscience. The study, conducted by researchers from Qiqihar University in China, examined CBD’s effects in C2C12 muscle cells and mice with D-galactose-induced aging, a model commonly used …
Study: CBD Reduces Chemotherapy-Linked Cognitive Decline
A study published today in Cancer Letters found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced chemotherapy-related cognitive problems, improving several brain functions commonly affected in cancer survivors. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California, examined whether CBD could help address cancer therapy-related cognitive impairments, a condition often reported by patients after chemotherapy. These impairments can …
Study: Micro- and Nanoparticles May Improve CBD Absorption Under the Tongue
A new study published in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology found that cannabidiol (CBD) delivery may be improved through specially designed micro- and nanoparticles made for use under the tongue. The study, conducted by researchers from Gazi University and Yozgat Bozok University, examined CBD-loaded particles produced through electrospray technology, a process that …
Study: CBD and THC May Help Inhibit Glioblastoma Progression
A new study published in Journal of Applied Genetics found that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may help inhibit the progression of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer with limited treatment options. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences examined …
Study: CBD Promotes Intestinal Stem Cell Regeneration Following Radiation Exposure
According to a study published in the journal Experimental & Molecular Medicine, cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect against radiation-related intestinal damage by stimulating the regeneration of intestinal stem cells. Researchers from the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Henan University of Chinese Medicine and Guangdong Pharmaceutical University examined how CBD affected mice exposed to a lethal …
Study: CBD Reduces Inflammation in Canine Mammary Cancer Cells
Researchers from the University of Messina found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced inflammation in canine mammary carcinoma cells without harming cell viability, suggesting it may have therapeutic potential for one of the most common cancers affecting female dogs. The study was conducted by researchers from the Department of Veterinary Science and the Department of Chemical, Biological, …
Study: CBD Triggers Anti-Cancer Effects in Breast Cancer Cells, Including Drug-Resistant Line
A new study published in Pharmaceuticals found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced breast cancer cell growth, promoted apoptosis and altered the expression of genes tied to several major cancer pathways. Researchers from Recep Tayyip Erdogan University and Yozgat Bozok University examined the effects of CBD on two breast cancer cell lines: MCF-7, which is sensitive to …
