PRIMARY STUDY

A Preliminary Controlled Study To Determine Whether Whole-plant Cannabis Extracts Can Improve Intractable Neurogenic Symptoms

Key Findings:  Pain relief associated with both THC and CBD was significantly superior to placebo. Impaired bladder control, muscle spasms and spasticity were improved by cannabis extract in some patients with these symptoms.

Type of Study:  Double Blind Clinical Trial

Study Sample Size:  24

Study Result:  Positive

Study Location(s):  United Kingdom

Year of Pub:  2003


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Cannabis Flower derived

Chemotype:  Chemotype I, Chemotype II, Chemotype III

DOSING DETAILS   

Study Dosing Objective:  Effective Dose

Established Protocol:  Effective dose

Route of Administration:  Sublingual/Oromucosal

Cannabinoid Ratio:  (THC : CBD)   1 : 1    

Dosage Form:  sublingual spray

Dosing Regimen:  THC, CBD, or 1:1 THC:CBD (At a range of 2.5–120 mg/24 hour)

Starting Dose:  2.5 mg/24 hours

Maximum Dose:  120 mg per 24 hours

Treatment Duration:  2 weeks



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