Written from the studies on PubMed, searched on 2026. nov. 11.. Every number below comes from a study listed under Sources.
What people read
Posts online say that CBD (cannabidiol) helps with Crohn's disease.
What has been studied
- 2In people2 randomised trials
- 0In animals
- 0Only in the lab
What the studies found
CBD (cannabidiol) has been tested in randomised trials in people with Crohn's disease.
We found 3 published papers on CBD (cannabidiol) and Crohn's disease. They were published between 2017 and 2021.
2 of them are studies in people (2 randomised trials), 0 are reviews, 0 are studies in animals and 0 are studies only in the lab.
The most important ones are listed under Sources.
What this means for you: A study in people is not proof that it helps you. Do not stop or change your medicines because of it. Ask your doctor before you start taking it.
Sources
- Oral CBD-rich Cannabis Induces Clinical but Not Endoscopic Response in Patients with Crohn's Disease, a Randomised Controlled Trial.2021 · J Crohns Colitis · Randomised trial
- Low-Dose Cannabidiol Is Safe but Not Effective in the Treatment for Crohn's Disease, a Randomized Controlled Trial.2017 · Dig Dis Sci · Randomised trial
- A Case Report of Cannabidiol Treatment of a Crohn's Disease Patient With Anxiety Disorder.2020 · J Clin Psychopharmacol · Other paper