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Study: Marijuana Provided For FDA-Approved Clinical Research Genetically Similar to Hemp

NORML

Authors reported that samples available via the U-Miss program shared genetics typically associated with industrial hemp, not commercially available cannabis. They concluded: “NIDA research grade marijuana was found to genetically group with hemp samples along with a small subset of commercial drug-type cannabis.

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US Government Approves Increased Production of Marijuana for Clinical Research

NORML

Federal officials have approved plans for the University of Mississippi to grow 2,000 kilograms (4,409 pounds) of cannabis to provide to investigators for clinical trial research. Clinicians wishing to conduct FDA-approved clinical trials on cannabis have long complained that federally-provided samples are of inferior quality.

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IGC Completes Cohort 2 of its Phase 1 THC-Based Clinical Trial on Alzheimer’s Patients

Cannabis Law Report

IGC”) (NYSE American: IGC) announces today that it has completed Cohort 2 of its Phase 1 clinical trial on IGC’s tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)-based investigational new drug, IGC-AD1, intended to alleviate the symptoms of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This Phase 1 trial is currently testing IGC-AD1 for safety.

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Canadian Researchers Studying Hemp Protein to Treat Hypertension

Leafly

"If the clinical trial shows that hemp can help reduce blood pressure, then other treatment areas will be examined.". The post Canadian Researchers Studying Hemp Protein to Treat Hypertension appeared first on Leafly.

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RYAH Medtech Inc. Completes Initial Shipment for Major UK-based Clinical Trial

Cannabis Law Report

The initial shipment is designated to be used by the Clinic in a pilot run in preparation for the previously announced study , based out of the United Kingdom, on the safety and efficacy of cannabis and hemp for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain. Los Angeles, California. www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com.

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New Study From UNM Shows Full Spectrum Hemp Oil Effective in Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain

MedicalJane

Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) have conducted a series of recent studies testing the effectiveness and safety of consuming cannabis, but this is the first study they have conducted measuring the therapeutic potential of hemp oil with low THC levels. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018.

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This Psilocybin Patent Could Be a Really Big Deal

Canna Law Blog

The company is also running a phase IIb clinical trial of its patented formulation, COMP360, which we covered in a blog post back in 2018. In that post, I explained how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process works and why this trial is so interesting and important. Psilocybin!