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Effects of a cannabinoid receptor agonist on colonic motor and sensory functions in humans: a randomized, placebo-controlled study

Key Findings:  In a study of healthy volunteers, dronabinol, a nonselective cannabinoid receptor agonist, was found to relax the colon and reduce postprandial colonic motility and tone, while increasing pain sensation during colonic distension, indicating potential central modulation of perception and suggesting further research into its role in modulating colonic motor function in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome.