PRIMARY STUDY

Cannabis for the treatment of ulcerative colitis

Key Findings:  The authors conclude that the effects of medicinal cannabis including CBD on ulcerative colitis are still to be determined.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  92

Study Result:  Inconclusive

Research Location(s):  Canada

Year of Pub:  2019


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Route of Administration:  Inhalation, Oral (Ingestion)




Citation:  Kafil TS, et al. Cannabis for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018; 11:CD012954. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012954.pub2

Authors:  Kafil TS, Nguyen TM, MacDonald JK, Chande N