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Clear benefit
GRADE
Very low
17 citations
Samplen = 19 Pat.
Durationup to 13 months, data…
EndpointNeuropsychiatric symptoms
Blindingn.a.
DesignProspektive Beobachtungsstudie
Cannabinoidkombination
THC:CBD1:2
Max. dose37.2 mg
Routeoral
Key finding
THC/CBD (1:2) improved neuropsychiatric symptoms and agitation in severe dementia over the long term without relevant safety issues.
Summary
Prospective observational study (n=19, mean age 81,4 years, 17 women) on THC/CBD (1:2) in severe dementia over up to 13 months in long-term care. Average dose 12,4 mg THC/24,8 mg CBD daily. No treatment-related problems, limited adverse drug reactions. Clinical scores showed marked, time-stable improvement; deprescription of other medications; facilitated care. Pharmacokinetics showed the expected slight reduction in CYP1A2 and CYP2C19 activity.
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PopulationOlder adults with severe dementia and behavioral symptoms in a long-term care facility, n=19, mean age 81,4 years
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InterventionTHC/CBD (1:2 ratio), average 12,4 mg THC / 24,8 mg CBD per day orally, up to 13 months
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OutcomeMarked and time-stable improvement in neuropsychiatric symptoms, agitation and rigidity; few adverse drug reactions; deprescription of other medications possible; slight reduction in CYP1A2/CYP2C19 activity
Confidence in the evidence
Very low
The lowest GRADE level, the effect estimate remains uncertain.
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Imprecision
Quality profile
Sample size
★★★★★
Blinding
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Effect size
Clear benefit
Citations / year
★★★★★
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