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Seven out of 10 patients involved in a research project looking at the pain relieving properties of cannabis at the Jame Paget Hospital in Norfolk (UK) have been helped by cannabis, a doctor said on 8 December. The trial had been approved in April 2000.
Dr. William Notcutt, who is heading the clinical study, said results had been "very acceptable". "Between 70 and 80% of patients so far have gained some benefit."
"That's actually very good results for people with long-standing pain, although not all the benefits are in the relief of pain but in the quality of life." He added: "If you are dealing with people with chronic pain and you find something that benefits 30% of patients then you are doing well."
Patients take different cannabis-based medicines using devices that spray cannabis under the tongue.
Source: International Association for Cannabis as Medicine
Dr. William Notcutt, who is heading the clinical study, said results had been "very acceptable". "Between 70 and 80% of patients so far have gained some benefit."
"That's actually very good results for people with long-standing pain, although not all the benefits are in the relief of pain but in the quality of life." He added: "If you are dealing with people with chronic pain and you find something that benefits 30% of patients then you are doing well."
Patients take different cannabis-based medicines using devices that spray cannabis under the tongue.
Source: International Association for Cannabis as Medicine
