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

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. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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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