Scientists test cannabis drugs on colon in lab, seeking clues for future gut treatments
NCT ID NCT05760404
Summary
This study aimed to understand how drugs that affect the body's natural cannabis-like system (the endocannabinoid system) change how the colon's muscles contract. Researchers tested these drugs on small, healthy pieces of colon tissue taken from 36 patients during their scheduled colorectal cancer surgery. The goal was to gather basic knowledge that might one day help develop new treatments for common gut problems like constipation, diarrhea, or irritable bowel syndrome.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes NO responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for COLORECTAL CANCER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS
Roma, Italy
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.