PRIMARY STUDY
Cannabis for the Treatment of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Evidence From Cochrane Reviews
Key Findings: Researchers noted positive benefits in a some studies while inconclusive results in others and as such write: "no firm conclusions can be made regarding the safety and effectiveness of cannabis and cannabinoids in adults with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis."
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Sample Size: 185
Study Result: Inconclusive
Research Location(s): Canada
Year of Pub: 2019
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Unspecified
Route of Administration: Inhalation, Oral (Ingestion)
Citation: Kafil TS, et al. Cannabis for the Treatment of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Evidence From Cochrane Reviews. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2020; 26:502-509. doi: 10.1093/ibd/izz233
Authors: Kafil TS, Nguyen TM, MacDonald JK, Chande N
