PRIMARY STUDY

Cannabinoids for Symptom Management in Patients with Kidney Failure: A Narrative Review

Key Findings:  For patients with kidney failure, this review finds that cannabinoids, although showing promise in alleviating symptoms, based on the current evidence, should not be prescribed until further high-quality studies are done.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Negative

Study Location(s):  Australia, Canada

Year of Pub:  2022


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

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Receptors Studied:  CB1, CB2