Condition: Sleep


The State of the Evidence for Medical Cannabis as a Treatment for Pain-related Sleep Impairments: Integrating Social Determinants of Health into Research Design and Policy

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose of Review Sleep impairment due to chronic pain is linked to functional impairment and often inadequately addressed with current treatments…

Cannabis use, sleep and mood disturbances among persons with epilepsy – A clinical and polysomnography study from a Canadian tertiary care epilepsy center

Highlights Prospective study with sleep and mood assessment in people with epilepsy (PWE) reporting cannabis use. Self-reported sleep quality, but not sleep quality and quantity from PSG was significantly better…

Biphasic effects of cannabis and cannabinoid therapy on pain severity, anxiety, and sleep disturbance: a scoping review

Abstract Introduction Cannabinoids are being used by patients to help with chronic pain management and to address the 2 primary chronic pain comorbidities of anxiety and sleep disturbance. It is…

The impact of cannabis use proximal to sleep and cannabinoid metabolites on sleep architecture

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Study Objectives: Cannabis is a common sleep aid; however, the effects of its use prior to sleep are poorly understood. This…

A cohort study comparing the effects of medical cannabis for anxiety patients with and without comorbid sleep disturbance

Abstract Background Research on cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in anxiety remains inconclusive due to a paucity of high-quality evidence. Studies indicate a bidirectional relationship between generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and…

UK medical cannabis registry: A clinical outcome analysis of medical cannabis therapy in chronic pain patients with and without co-morbid sleep impairment

Abstract Introduction Chronic pain (CP) affects 35.0%–51.3% of the UK population, with 67%–88% reporting sleep disturbances. Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have shown therapeutic potential in managing CP. Evidence suggests poor…

Sleep Quality Moderates the Relation between Depression Symptoms and Problematic Cannabis Use among Medical Cannabis Users

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objectives: This study sought to extend research on the relation between depression symptoms and problematic cannabis use by evaluating the potential moderating…

Cannabidiol Exerts Sedative and Hypnotic Effects in Normal and Insomnia Model Mice Through Activation of 5-HT1A Receptor

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis sativa has been used for improving sleep for long history. Cannabidiol (CBD) has drown much attention as a non-addictive psychoactive component…

Effects of a cannabidiol/terpene formulation on sleep in individuals with insomnia: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, crossover study

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Study Objectives: Cannabidiol (CBD) is increasingly used as a health supplement, though few clinical studies have demonstrated benefits. The primary objective…

Use of Cannabidiol in the Management of Insomnia: A Systematic Review

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the major cannabinoids derived from the cannabis plant, is available over the counter. CBD is often used…