Researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia have developed a method for removing nearly all THC from cannabis extracts using scalable chromatography. A study published online today by the Journal of Chromatography A details the development of a process that effectively separates tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from cannabis extracts while preserving cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids. Researchers …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Therapy More Effective Than Escitalopram in Reducing Negative Thinking in Depression
A new clinical trial finds that psilocybin therapy may offer a more powerful remedy for negative thought patterns in people with major depressive disorder than the commonly prescribed antidepressant escitalopram. Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of California analyzed data from a randomized, controlled study comparing two high-dose psilocybin therapy sessions to six …
Study Finds Marijuana Not to Blame for Brain Wave Changes in Psychosis
According to the results of a new study published in the European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, recent cannabis use does not significantly affect key brain activity patterns in individuals with psychosis. Researchers examined 93 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, dividing them into recent cannabis users and non-users. EEG readings were compared …
Study Finds THC and CBD Do Not Affect Estrogen Production in Key Ovarian Cells
A new study published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology by researchers at the University of Ottawa found that cannabinoids such as THC and CBD do not impact estrogen production in human granulosa cells, which play a crucial role in female reproductive health. “As cannabis becomes more accessible globally, its use among women of reproductive age …
CBD Treatment Associated With Seizure Reduction in Rett Syndrome and CDKL5 Deficiency, Study Finds
In a new study conducted by researchers from 19 universities and research hospitals in Italy, highly purified CBD reduced seizures in two-thirds of patients with Rett Syndrome (RTT) or CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD), two rare genetic conditions often marked by severe drug-resistant epilepsy. Published in the journal Epilepsia Open, the study involved 27 patients—26 of them female—with …
Study: Lipid-Based CBD Nanoemulsion May Reduce Anxiety and Panic Symptoms
A new study published in the journal Brain Research provides evidence that chronic use of a lipid-based cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsion may help reduce anxiety and panic-like behavior by targeting brain areas involved in emotional regulation. Conducted by researchers from the Universidade Federal do Ceará and Universidade Federal de São Paulo in Brazil, the study evaluated …
Most Endometriosis Patients Say Cannabis Is More Effective Than Pharmaceuticals, With 90% Willing to Recommend to Other Patients
A new international study has found that people with endometriosis who use cannabis overwhelmingly view it as more effective and better tolerated than traditional pharmaceuticals, with nearly all participants saying they plan to continue using it to manage their symptoms. Published in the journal Reproduction & Fertility and conducted by researchers from Griffith University and …
Study: Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extracts Reduce Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and Insomnia Symptoms in Majority of Patients
A study published in the Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy found that full-spectrum cannabis extracts containing both THC and CBD significantly improved symptoms of chronic pain in most patients, while also reducing anxiety and insomnia. The prospective, open-label study followed 88 patients between the ages of 35 and 88 who were diagnosed with …
Study: Thai Researchers Develop New Method to Produce High-Purity, Low-THC Broad-Spectrum CBD Extract
A new study out of Thailand details a novel process for producing broad-spectrum CBD extracts with minimal Δ9-THC, using optimized ethanolic extraction and centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC). Researchers from Naresuan University and the University of Phayao set out to refine cannabis extraction techniques to yield extracts rich in cannabidiol (CBD) but with negligible psychoactive THC …
Study: Single Dose of Psilocybin Reduced Depression and Anxiety in Cancer Patients, With Benefits Lasting Two Years
A single dose of psilocybin paired with psychotherapy significantly reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety in cancer patients, with many maintaining improvements for two years, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. The phase 2 trial followed 30 cancer patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder who received a 25 mg dose of …
