Effects of tetrahydrocannabinol on balance and gait in patients with dementia: A randomised controlled crossover trial

Oral tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is currently studied for its possible efficacy on dementia-related neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), but might lead to increased risk of falling. This was a randomised, double-blind, crossover study to evaluate the effects of THC on mobility in dementia patients. Eight...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford) 2017-02, Vol.31 (2), p.184-191
Hauptverfasser:	van den Elsen, Geke AH, Tobben, Lieke, Ahmed, Amir IA, Verkes, Robbert Jan, Kramers, Cornelis, Marijnissen, Radboud M, Olde Rikkert, Marcel GM, van der Marck, Marjolein A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Balance Benign Cognitive ability Cross-Over Studies Dementia Dementia - drug therapy Dementia disorders Double-Blind Method Double-blind studies Dronabinol Female Frequency Gait Gait - drug effects Humans Male Mobility Pitch (inclination) Postural Balance - drug effects Posture - physiology Randomization Rolling motion Task analysis Tetrahydrocannabinol Velocity Walking
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