Several research studies are underway as Organic Remedies partners with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Researchers at PCOM are looking to answer important questions about the therapeutic value of medical marijuana in several key areas.
As a clinical registrant in Pennsylvania, Organic Remedies has embedded researchers in four of its dispensary locations and is assisting with the recruitment of patients to participate in the research. Organic Remedies also provides the products used by patients who are participating in the research.
Determining Psychological, Social, and Clinical Outcomes with the Use of Medical Marijuana
Organic Remedies and PCOM started recruiting for the first of several clinical studies in the fall of 2020. The study focuses on health-related quality of life for patients starting medical marijuana treatment for one or more of the state-approved 24 qualifying conditions. More than four hundred patients with no previous experience with medical marijuana have enrolled to participate; a majority are looking for treatment for chronic pain and/or anxiety. Early recruiting was a challenge because of COVID-19 protocols, but Organic Remedies staff met the challenge and referred patients to the embedded researcher for screening.
The study focuses on how an individual’s life may change over time when using medical marijuana, clinically, psychosocially, as well as their quality of life….
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