Discontinuation rates and predictors of Medical Cannabis cessation for chronic musculoskeletal pain.

ABSTRACT: Medical cannabis (MC) is increasingly used as a treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain, but there is limited data on factors influencing its discontinuation. This study aims to investigate the rates of MC discontinuation and explore factors influencing it in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 78 patients certified for medical cannabis over a 2 year period. Patient demographics, pain origin, and Global Physical Health (GPH) and Global Mental Health (GMH) scores were collected before intervention. Discontinuation rates were measured at three-month and one-year follow-up. Statistical analyses, including Fisher's Exact Test and two-sample t-tests, were performed to assess associations between variables and discontinuation. The overall disc

SUBMITTER: Khak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331077 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature