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Exploring potential anti-inflammatory effects of medicinal cannabis
Taylan Gurgenci1,2, Gregor Kijanka3, Ristan Greer2,4
1Department Palliative and Supportive Care, 10th floor, Mater Health Services, Raymond Tce, South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia.
Purpose:
Inflammation is thought to play a key role in malignant disease and may play a significant part in the expression of cancer-related symptoms. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a bioactive compound in cannabis and is reported to have significant anti-inflammatory properties.
Method:
Serial C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured in all participants recruited to a randomised controlled trial of CBD versus placebo in patients with symptoms related to advanced cancer. A panel of inflammatory cytokines was measured over time in a subset of these patients.
Results:
There was no difference between the two arms in the trajectory of CRP or cytokine levels from baseline to day 28.
Conclusion:
We were unable to demonstrate an anti-inflammatory effect of CBD in cancer patients.
Trial Registration:
ANZCTR 26180001220257, registered 20/07/2018.
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