Last Updated : November 24, 2021
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FilesProject Status:
Completed
Project Line:
Health Technology Review
Project Sub Line:
Rapid Review
Project Number:
RC1394-000
Question
- What is the clinical effectiveness of nabilone for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in adults?
- What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of nabilone for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in adults?
Key Message
Two systematic reviews that met the inclusion criteria of this report were identified. Within these reviews, the clinical effectiveness of nabilone for the treatment of adult patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was evaluated in 1 relevant primary study. This single-arm, open-label study found that most patients with PTSD experienced total cessation or reduction of nightmares following treatment with nabilone. This study lacked a control group, limiting the certainty of these findings.No evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of nabilone for the treatment of adult patients with PTSD were identified.
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Last Updated : November 24, 2021