Study evaluates the placebo effect in randomized clinical trials assessing cannabis-based pain management therapies. It seems that there was no difference between them. Let the fireworks begin.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 5, 2022

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Source:
Pain relief from marijuana comes from a belief it helps, study finds

Reference:

Placebo Response and Media Attention in Randomized Clinical Trials Assessing Cannabis-Based Therapies for Pain. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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