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Therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in neurological conditions: a systematic review of clinical trials

Hakami, Alqassem Y., Alshehri, Fahad S.
www.frontiersin.org Summary & key facts 2025 9 citations

This review looked at 47 completed clinical trials of cannabinoids (mainly THC and CBD) for brain and nerve conditions. Some trials showed benefits for symptoms like spasticity in multiple sclerosis and for certain forms of epilepsy, but results for pain were mixed. The authors say the evidence is promising but…

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