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October 3, 2025Journal of Psychopharmacology

Can cannabinoids alleviate behavioral symptoms in older adults with dementia? A systematic review

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ARAdele RavelliCCChiara CeolinMPMario Virgilio Papa

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Overview

Systematic review identifies cannabinoids as a potential treatment for BPSD in dementia, suggesting improved outcomes.

Key Points

  • Cannabinoids appear to help reduce agitation in individuals with dementia, showing positive outcomes in 10 studies.
  • Among 278 participants, cannabinoids also helped alleviate nocturnal disturbances, enhancing patient comfort.
  • The systematic review assessed 1839 studies, narrowing it down to 14 by utilizing rigorous quality evaluation methods.
  • Further research is necessary to confirm these promising findings regarding cannabinoids in dementia care.

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Ravelli et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e040eda99c246f578b356fhttps://doi.org/10.1177/02698811251375895
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