Tetrahydrocannabinol for tremor in multiple sclerosis

Ann Neurol. 1983 Jun;13(6):669-71. doi: 10.1002/ana.410130616.

Abstract

Based on one patient's enthusiastic report, eight patients with multiple sclerosis, seriously disabled with tremor and ataxia, were given oral tetrahydrocannabinol. Two demonstrated improved motor coordination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ataxia / drug therapy
  • Ataxia / etiology
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Dronabinol / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications*
  • Placebos
  • Tremor / drug therapy*
  • Tremor / etiology

Substances

  • Placebos
  • Dronabinol