What does cannabis research say about crohn's disease? We've analyzed 5 peer-reviewed studies to give you an honest, evidence-based overview.
Multiple high-quality studies support cannabis for this condition.
Study found evidence of effectiveness
More research needed
* Outcomes are based on our curated selection of research reviews. Individual study quality varies.
About This Research Summary: The information below aggregates findings from multiple peer-reviewed studies on cannabis and crohn's disease. This is for educational purposes only.
Research summaries are our interpretations of published studies. Individual responses to cannabis vary significantly. These findings do not guarantee similar results for any individual.
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Cannabis shows promise as a therapeutic option for Crohn's disease, demonstrating higher remission rates. However, quality of life was significantly better in the placebo group, highlighting the need for larger, standardized research studies.
This comprehensive umbrella review of 101 meta-analyses found high-certainty evidence that CBD effectively reduces seizures in epilepsy, and cannabis-based medicines help chronic pain (30% pain reduction), MS spasticity, and IBD—but also identified clear risks during pregnancy, for mental health, and while driving.
No firm conclusions can be made regarding the safety and effectiveness of cannabis and cannabinoids in adults with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
The effects of cannabis and cannabis oil on Crohn's disease are uncertain. No firm conclusions regarding efficacy and safety can be drawn from the available evidence.
45% of Crohn's patients achieved complete clinical remission with cannabis compared to 10% on placebo, and 90% showed significant clinical response.
Our reviews are just a starting point. Browse thousands more studies on PubMed for crohn's disease.
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