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Research library

What science knows about medical cannabis

166,736 studies from Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex and PubMed, mapped to the body and to conditions. Pick an organ, a condition or a cannabinoid and see what has been studied.

166,736
studies
59,562
in people
6,518
clinical trials
171
conditions studied
166,736 studies

Studies by part of the body

Tap an organ to see how many studies looked at it, what they studied and the papers themselves.

96kBrain & mind16kImmune system15kSpine & nerves10kMetabolism8.7kReproductive

Tap an organ

See how many studies looked at it, which conditions and cannabinoids they covered, and read the papers.

How cannabis research grew

57% of these studies came out in the last ten years. 1,323 have no publication year and are not on the chart.

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  1. 1964THC is isolated and identified (Gaoni and Mechoulam)
  2. 1985FDA approves dronabinol (Marinol) for chemotherapy nausea
  3. 1988The brain’s cannabinoid receptor (CB1) is discovered
  4. 1992Anandamide, the body’s own cannabinoid, is found
  5. 1996California becomes the first US state to allow medical cannabis
  6. 2018FDA approves Epidiolex, the first cannabis-derived prescription drug

Studies by condition

Conditions with a Dr. Weedy guide link to it. The rest have studies behind them but no guide from us yet.

Substance Use28,539
Substance-Related Disorders 967 clinical trials in people · 967 reviews
No guide yet
Pain Management14,093
361 clinical trials in people · 604 reviews
No guide yet
Substance-Related Disorders13,988
589 clinical trials in people · 394 reviews
No guide yet
Cancer7,632
173 clinical trials in people · 227 reviews
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Psychosis7,094
159 clinical trials in people · 338 reviews
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Depression6,254
129 clinical trials in people · 199 reviews
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Anxiety5,768
185 clinical trials in people · 247 reviews
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Epilepsy4,122
110 clinical trials in people · 210 reviews
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Chronic Pain3,582
Pain Management 68 clinical trials in people · 269 reviews
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HIV2,722
103 clinical trials in people · 56 reviews
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Other topics researchers study

Not conditions, but often the subject of cannabis research: how people use it, the plant itself, how it acts in the body.

How strong is the evidence?

For doctors and careful readers: what kind of studies stand behind the numbers above, for the filters you chose.

Study design

Stronger designs at the top. Reviews pool earlier studies; trials test cannabis against a control.

Who was studied

What the studies found about cannabis

Among 58,859 studies that tested its effect on health; 53,533 more looked at other questions, such as how many people use it.

Cannabinoids studied

Cannabis and medicines studied

Upcoming medical cannabis conferences

Where researchers and clinicians present new work on cannabis medicine, including courses with continuing medical education credit. Taken from the organizers' own pages; check dates and registration there.

The studies

166,736 studies match. Newest first.

  1. Boosting the solubility of cannabidiol via cyclodextrin-based supramolecular deep eutectic solvents: A green solubilization strategy for food applications

    Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · 2027

  2. Determination of Novel Psychoactive Substances in Hair.

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2027

    People: observationalBrain & mindSkin
  3. Dry Saliva Spots as an Integrated Sampling and Extraction Strategy for the GC-MS Determination of Drugs of Abuse.

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2027

    People: observationalBrain & mindMouth & teeth
  4. Determination of Drugs of Abuse and Psychoactive Medications in Oral Fluid by LC-MS/MS.

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2027

    People: observationalBrain & mindMouth & teeth
  5. Identification of Synthetic Cannabinoids and Metabolites in Urine and Hair.

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2027

    People: observationalBrain & mindSkin
  6. Determination of Cannabinoids in Blood Using Liquid Chromatography-High-Resolution Accurate-Mass Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry and Parallel Reaction Monitoring Mode.

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2027

    People: observationalBrain & mind
  7. Simultaneous Determination of THC, THCOH, and THCCOOH in Blood and Urine by GC-MS with Microwave-Assisted Derivatization.

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2027

    People: observationalBrain & mind
  8. Determination of Drugs of Abuse and Their Metabolites in Urine Using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2027

    People: observationalBrain & mind
  9. Simultaneous Quantification of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, 11-Hydroxy-Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, and 11-Nor-9-Carboxy-Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Human Urine by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Following Tandem Enzyme-Alkaline Hydrolysis and Solid-Phase Extraction.

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2027

    People: observationalBrain & mind
  10. Exploring the Association Between Cannabis Use and Male Reproductive Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology · 2027

    Found harmMeta-analysisPeople: clinical studiesPancreas & metabolismReproductive system26,832 participants
  11. Gastroduodenal Disorders

    Gastroenterology · 2026 · cited 333 times

    Found harmNarrative reviewStomach & gutSpine & nerves
  12. [New psychoactive substances].

    Ugeskrift for laeger · 2026 · cited 72 times

    Narrative reviewPeople: observationalBrain & mindSpine & nerves
  13. Therapeutic Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: A Review.

    JAMA · 2026 · cited 62 times

    Mixed resultsNarrative reviewPeople: clinical studiesBrain & mindStomach & gutHeart & blood vessels
  14. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and risk of substance use disorders among US veterans with type 2 diabetes: cohort study.

    BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2026 · cited 41 times

    Found a benefitCohort studyPeople: observationalBrain & mindPancreas & metabolism524,817 participants
  15. Prevalence of Nicotine Pouch Use Among Youth and Adults in Great Britain-Analysis of Cross-Sectional, Nationally Representative Surveys.

    Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2026 · cited 35 times

    Cross-sectional studyPeople: population studiesBrain & mind12,247 participants
  16. The efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for the treatment of mental disorders and substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    The lancet. Psychiatry · 2026 · cited 31 times

    Mixed resultsMeta-analysisPeople: clinical studiesBrain & mind2,477 participants
  17. Dual-configuration arabinogalactan-II synergizes with rhamnogalacturonan-I in Lycium barbarum pectin to construct an intestinal anti-inflammatory glycan scaffold.

    Carbohydrate polymers · 2026 · cited 31 times

    Found a benefitAnimal studyCells & moleculesStomach & gut
  18. Guidelines for antenatal and preoperative care in cesarean delivery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society recommendations (part 1)-2025 update.

    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2026 · cited 29 times

    Clinical guidelinePeople: clinical studiesReproductive system
  19. Global burden of amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and opioid use in 204 countries, 1990-2023: a Global Burden of Disease Study.

    Nature medicine · 2026 · cited 25 times

    Found harmSystematic reviewPeople: clinical studiesBrain & mind
  20. Cannabis and Mental Health: A Review.

    JAMA internal medicine · 2026 · cited 22 times

    Found harmNarrative reviewPeople: observationalBrain & mind

About this library

The library collects published research on cannabis and cannabinoids from Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex and PubMed. A paper found in several databases is counted once. The library is updated every night. Retracted papers are left out.

One study can touch several organs and conditions. This page summarises research. It is not medical advice: talk to a doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.

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