PRIMARY STUDY

Effects of cannabinoids in Parkinson's disease animal models: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Findings:  This systematic review finds that in animal studies cannabinoids can alleviate the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease and supports the further clinical trials of cannabis in human populations.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  14

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Australia

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified




Citation:  Urbi B, et al. Effects of cannabinoids in Parkinson's disease animal models: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Sci. 2022; 6:e100302. doi: 10.1136/bmjos-2022-100302

Authors:  Urbi B, Lee Y, Hughes I, Thorning S, Broadley SA, Sabet A, Heshmat S