Key Findings:  This study found that cannabis use is common among hemodialysis patients, who often self-manage symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, and pain without healthcare team involvement, highlighting opportunities for improved patient support and provider education on cannabis use.
Type of Study:  Clinical Trial
Study Sample Size:  52
Study Result:  Positive
Research Location(s):  Canada
Year of Pub:  2024
Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Cannabis Flower derived
Chemotype:  Chemotype I
Route of Administration:  Inhalation
Citation:  Ho J, et al. Cannabis Use, Perspectives, and Experiences Among Patients Receiving Hemodialysis: A Descriptive Patient Survey. Can J Kidney Health Dis. 2024; 11:20543581241274002. doi: 10.1177/20543581241274002
Authors:  Ho J, Harrison J, Battistella M