Scientists probe cannabis-like brain chemicals to unlock colon secrets

NCT ID NCT05760404

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how drugs that interact with the body's endocannabinoid system (similar to cannabis) affect the movement of the colon. Researchers took healthy colon tissue from 36 colorectal cancer patients during surgery and tested these drugs in the lab. The goal was to understand how these drugs might help treat bowel problems like constipation, diarrhea, or irritable bowel syndrome in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS

    Roma, Italy

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