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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Cannabis for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of arthritis where the immune system attacks the bones, causing inflammation, chronic pain, swelling, weakness and stiffness in the joints. People with rheumatoid arthritis may also suffer from another autoimmune disorder, as well as insomnia, fatigue and weight loss.
Cannabinoids have been shown to be useful for autoimmune disorders of all sorts due to their ability to reduce inflammation by downregulating cytokine production. This applies to rheumatic diseases as well, where animal models have shown that cannabinoids could be useful in treating chronic pain associated with RA.
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Animal Study
9
Animal Study -
1
Clinical Meta-analysis
5
Clinical Trial
4
Double Blind Clinical Trial
2
Laboratory Study
10
Meta-analysis
50
Meta-analysis -
1
Total studies
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
82
Positive
72 studies
88%
Inconclusive
8 studies
10%
Negative
2 studies
2%
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- A cautious hope for cannabidiol (CBD) in rheumatology care
- A Novel Standardized Cannabis sativa L. Extract and Its Constituent Cannabidiol Inhibit Human Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte Functions
- Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidative, and Hepatoprotective Effects of Trans Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol/Sesame Oil on Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats.
- Are Cannabis, Cannabis-Derived Products, and Synthetic Cannabinoids a Therapeutic Tool for Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Friendly Summary of the Body of Evidence
- A Review on the Bioactivity of Cannabinoids on Zebrafish Models: Emphasis on Neurodevelopment