New research published in Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences found that a hemp seed oil-based topical emulsion led to a marked improvement in symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia, University of Opole, and De Montfort University in the UK conducted a three-month interventional study on a 23-year-old male …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: 37% of California Adults Have Used Marijuana Recently, Many Daily and for Mental Health Benefits
A new study finds that over a third of adults in California currently use marijuana, with many reporting daily consumption and perceived health benefits, particularly for mental and emotional well-being. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, the study draws on data from the Impact 64 study and includes responses from over 15,000 …
Clinical Trial: Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extract Improves Core Symptoms of Rett Syndrome and Reduces Caregiver Burden
A Phase I/II clinical trial published today by the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health has found that NTI164, a low-THC full-spectrum cannabis extract, can significantly improve the core symptoms associated with Rett syndrome (RTT), a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. Conducted over 12 weeks, the open-label trial administered NTI164 to 11 girls between the ages of …
Tilray Publishes Pioneering Research on the Pharmacokinetics of THC and CBD Formulations
Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc., today announced the publication of a study that focuses on comparing the bioavailability of different cannabinoid formulations, “taking a step forward in our understanding of medical cannabis.” The study aimed to assess the pharmacokinetic parameters and relative bioavailability of two D9-tetrahydrocannabinol: cannabidiol (THC:CBD) formulations. (A) An orally …
Study: Cannabinol (CBN) May Support Neuronal Health and Reduce Cell Stress
New research finds that cannabinol (CBN), a lesser-known compound found in marijuana, could play a protective role in treating neurodegenerative diseases by reducing cell stress and promoting neuronal survival. The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Eastern Piedmont and the University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara and published in the journal Antioxidants, explored the effects …
Study Finds Cannabis Sugar Leaf Extract Kills Multiple Bacterial Pathogens
According to a recently published study, cannabis sugar leaves demonstrate promising antimicrobial effects against several bacterial pathogens, including Bacillus cereus, Vibrio cholerae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. For the study, published by the Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, researchers from Rajamangala University of Technology Isan and Kasetsart University prepared ethanol-based extracts …
Study: CBD May Protect Against Heart Failure by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant cardioprotective benefits for individuals with heart failure by preserving mitochondrial function, limiting oxidative stress, and reducing inflammation. In an animal model of heart failure (HF), researchers administered subcutaneous doses of CBD every three days for four weeks. The study found that CBD effectively reduced …
Study: CBD Increases Anti-Inflammatory Eicosanoids, While THC Has No Effect
New research from the University of Colorado finds that CBD increases levels of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids in the blood, highlighting its potential for treating inflammation-related conditions. THC had no effect. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the U.S. National Library of Medicine, examined how CBD and THC affect eicosanoids—lipid compounds …
Study: Cannabis Extract With Equal Parts THC and CBD Reduces Chronic Pain and Improves Quality of Life
A hybrid cannabis extract with equal parts THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved quality of life in chronic pain patients, according to a new study conducted in Germany. Published in the journal Advances in Therapy, the observational study followed 64 adult patients treated with Cannamedical® Hybrid Cannabis Extract THC25:CBD25 as part of standard …
New Zealand Study Recruiting Dogs for First-Ever THC and CBD Arthritis Trial
More than 100 dogs are being enrolled in what’s being called the first regulated clinical trial of its kind, testing a combination of THC and CBD for treating osteoarthritis in canines. The trial is being conducted by Hale Animal Health, a veterinary pharmaceutical company based in New Zealand. The study is taking place across multiple …
