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Dronabinol is not better than placebo for ALS cramps and fasciculations over 2 weeks

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October 2018

Dronabinol is not better than placebo for ALS cramps and fasciculations over 2 weeks

Vol: 7| Issue: 10| Number:55| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for cramps in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a randomised, double-blind crossover trial

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2010 Oct;81(10):1135-40. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2009.200642

Contributing Authors:
M Weber B Goldman S Truniger

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27 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) were randomized to receive either 5 mg dronabinol twice daily or placebo for 2 weeks in a randomized sequence. The purpose of this study was to determine if dronabinol decreases frequency and intensity of cramps and fasciculations compared to placebo, and if there are any improvements in sleep quality, functional ability, appetite and depression...

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