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Cannabis-based medicinal extracts effective in managing spasticity, but not other symptoms of MS
August 2018
Cannabis-based medicinal extracts effective in managing spasticity, but not other symptoms of MS
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Do cannabis-based medicinal extracts have general or specific effects on symptoms in multiple sclerosis? A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study on 160 patients
Mult Scler. 2004 Aug;10(4):434-41.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
160 patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) were randomly assigned to receive either cannabis-based medicinal extracts (CMBE), a mixture of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), or placebo through oromucosal spray for 6 weeks. Patients were assessed on the change in VAS score of their nominated primary symptom (PSS), time in seconds to walk 10m, and various other cognit...
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