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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for cramps in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a randomised, double-blind crossover trial.
Journal Paper/Review - May 24, 2010
Weber Markus, Goldman B, Truniger S
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Citation
Weber M, Goldman B, Truniger S. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for cramps in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a randomised, double-blind crossover trial. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2010; 81:1135-40.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2010; 81
Publication Date
May 24, 2010
Issn Electronic
1468-330X
Pages
1135-40
Brief description/objective
Many patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experience cramps during the course of the disease but so far, none of the medications used has been of proven benefit. The objective was to determine the effect of orally administered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on cramps in ALS patients.