Randomized, controlled trial of cannabis-based medicine in central pain in multiple sclerosis

2005674 citationsJournal Article

Authors

David Rog · University of Liverpool

Turo Nurmikko · University of Liverpool

Tim Friede · University of Liverpool

Carolyn Young · University of Liverpool

Abstract

Cannabis-based medicine is effective in reducing pain and sleep disturbance in patients with multiple sclerosis related central neuropathic pain and is mostly well tolerated.

Topics & Keywords

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 65, Issue 6, pp. 812-819

DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000176753.45410.8b

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