Hiv Medical Cannabis Studies

Cannabinoid Receptor 2-Mediated Attenuation of CXCR4-Tropic HIV Infection (2012)

It is possible that in the late stages of HIV-1 disease (AIDS), the clinical use of CBR2 agonists will have positive effects against tropic CXCR4 viruses. View study
Cannabis in painful HIV-associated sensory neuropathy (2007)

This study focuses on cannabis in sensory neuropathy associated with painful HIV. The results show that the cannabis smoked by the patients was well tolerated and effectively alleviated the chronic neuropathic pain of sensory neuropathy associated with HIV. View study
Cannabis use in HIV for pain and other medical symptoms (2005)

There is a great need to control the symptoms and side effects of drug therapy against HIV, and it has been shown through a large number of patients that cannabis can improve the control of these symptoms. View study
Dronabinol and marijuana in HIV+ marijuana smokers (2005)

The aim of this study was to compare dronabinol and THC in HIV + marijuana smokers. It was shown that both dronabinol and marijuana produce increased appetite and food intake without producing adverse effects. View study
Effect of marijuana smoking on pulmonary disease in HIV-infected and uninfected men: a longitudinal cohort study. (2019)

Lung disease is a common comorbidity in people with HIV / AIDS, independent of smoking status. The results found in this longitudinal study indicate marijuana smoking was associated with lung disease independent of tobacco smoking and other risk factors in HIV-infected individuals. These findings could reduce the risk of lung disease in high-risk populations. View study
Medical use of cannabis in patients with HIV/AIDS. (2013)

Cannabis can help in the treatment of AIDS-related anorexia, and is said to improve appetite, which results in weight gain and better mood, thus improving the quality of life. View study
Short-term effects of cannabinoids in patients with HIV-1 infection (2003)

The use of cannabinoids could potentially alter RNA levels. The present investigation is based on determining the short-term effects of smoked marijuana on viral load in HIV-infected patients. View study