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3 endpoints · 4 findings · 4 papers
- Seizure frequency 50% responder rateraisesEvidence strength: moderate. Human evidence with one recorded weakness, or capped at moderate by its design or by unread numbers.
- Serious adverse event incidenceraisesEvidence strength: moderate. Human evidence with one recorded weakness, or capped at moderate by its design or by unread numbers.
- Withdrawal due to adverse eventsraisesEvidence strength: moderate. Human evidence with one recorded weakness, or capped at moderate by its design or by unread numbers.
What the evidence says
How to read these marks4 findings · 3 endpoints · 4 papers · by evidence strength
What moved
4 findings
Increases seizure frequency 50% responder rate
ModerateEvidence strength: moderate. Human evidence with one recorded weakness, or capped at moderate by its design or by unread numbers.Findingreplicated ×1“The meta‐analysis results for the logistic regression on the 50% responder rate, the key secondary endpoint, also favored CBD vs. placebo regardless of CLB co‐therapy.”
Quoted verbatim from Cannabidiol efficacy independent of clobazam: Meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials.. - Study
- meta-analysis
- Duration
- 3 months
- Dose
- 10 or 20 mg/kg/day oral solution for 14 weeks
- Population
- Patients aged 2 to 55 years with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome in four pooled phase 3 trials; CBD 10 and 20 mg/kg/day versus placebo, both CBD doses combined, analysed in strata with and without concomitant clobazam; antiseizure drugs continued in both arms
Cannabidiol efficacy independent of clobazam: Meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials.2020PMID:32592183Industry fundedPermalink
Increases seizure frequency 50% responder rate
ModerateEvidence strength: moderate. Human evidence with one recorded weakness, or capped at moderate by its design or by unread numbers.Findingreplicated ×1“In the overall DS population, CBD resulted in a greater reduction in convulsive seizures (0.71 [0.60‐0.83], p < 0.0001) and higher ≥50% responder rates (2.34 [1.51‐3.63], p = 0.0001) compared with placebo.”
Quoted verbatim from Cannabidiol in conjunction with clobazam: analysis of four randomized controlled trials.. - Study
- meta-analysis
- Duration
- 3 months
- Dose
- 10 or 20 mg/kg/day oral solution for 14 weeks
- Population
- Patients aged 2 to 18 years with Dravet syndrome in two pooled phase 3 trials (GWPCARE1B and GWPCARE2), all CBD doses (10 and 20 mg/kg/day) versus placebo, overall population; concomitant antiepileptic drugs in both arms
Cannabidiol in conjunction with clobazam: analysis of four randomized controlled trials.2021PMID:32969022Industry fundedPermalink
Increases serious adverse event incidence
ModerateEvidence strength: moderate. Human evidence with one recorded weakness, or capped at moderate by its design or by unread numbers.Finding“This analysis demonstrated an increased risk of serious AEs with the use of CBD when compared to placebo [RD=0.16 (95%CI 0.07–0.26; I2=72%)], NNT=6.”
Quoted verbatim from Use of cannabidiol in the treatment of epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, and tuberous sclerosis complex.. - Study
- meta-analysis
- Dose
- 5 to 50 mg/kg/day in two divided doses
- Population
- Children and adults with Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or tuberous sclerosis complex; CBD plus usual antiseizure therapy versus placebo plus usual therapy
Use of cannabidiol in the treatment of epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, and tuberous sclerosis complex.2022PMID:36417631Permalink
Increases withdrawal due to adverse events
ModerateEvidence strength: moderate. Human evidence with one recorded weakness, or capped at moderate by its design or by unread numbers.Finding“Withdrawal due to adverse events was also higher in CBD groups compared with placebo (OR 2.65, 95% CI: 1.04–6.80), although there was no significant correlation with CBD dose in the meta-regression (β = 0.0014; p = 0.274).”
Quoted verbatim from Adverse effects of cannabidiol: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.. - Study
- meta-analysis
- Dose
- 20 mg to 3000 mg per day, mostly oral; one trial sublingual 20 mg
- Population
- Participants in 12 double-blind placebo-controlled trials of CBD lasting 7 days or more, across indications (childhood epilepsy, schizophrenia, Huntington's disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, Crohn's disease, cannabis use disorder, healthy adults); all doses pooled
Effect 2.65 odds ratio, 95% CI 1.04 to 6.8
Adverse effects of cannabidiol: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.2020PMID:32268347Permalink
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Produced a finding4 papers
- PMID:322683472026-10-05
- PMID:325921832026-10-05
- PMID:329690222026-10-05
- PMID:364176312026-10-05
Discarded: no extractable result3 papers
- PMID:37079302claims extracted but refused by the deterministic validators2026-10-05
- PMID:38427284claims extracted but the two passes did not agree2026-10-05
- PMID:41373770no claim extracted — quote_not_self_supporting2026-10-05
Discarded: another reason, stated per paper3 papers
- PMID:37643301no claim extracted — cause not determined (one pass only) — measured: cannabidiol plasma Cmax and AUC (dose-, route- and fed-status-dependence), meta-regression2026-10-05
- PMID:41465389no claim extracted — cause not determined (one pass only) — measured: GFAP astrocytic reactive gliosis marker in AD mouse brain, pooled SMD; neuropsychiatric behavioural symptom score in AD trials2026-10-05
- PMID:41724499no claim extracted — cause not determined2026-10-05
Discarded: an endpoint this vocabulary does not hold2 papers
- PMID:38528133no claim extracted — no_outcome_node — measured: pooled acute cognitive/psychomotor performance impairment across mixed objective and subjective tests, Hedges' g, RVE meta-regression | pooled acute cognitive and psychomotor performance impairment, Hedges' g across mixed objective and subjective tests (including VAS sedation)2026-10-05
- PMID:41711722no claim extracted — no_outcome_node — measured: left ventricular mass by cardiac magnetic resonance (cvi42), ANCOVA adjusted for baseline; also ECV and global longitudinal strain by CMR | myocardial extracellular volume, cardiac magnetic resonance T1 mapping, mL; global longitudinal strain by CMR, %; left ventricular mass by CMR, g2026-10-05
Not read yet399 papers
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Measured, not recorded
- Compound
- cannabidiol
- Endpoints measured
- 347 endpoints
- Recorded as a finding
- No
Show what was measured
Withdrawal due to adverse events
increases
Withdrawal due to adverse events was also higher in CBD groups compared with placebo (OR 2.65, 95% CI: 1.04–6.80)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
abnormal liver function tests, odds ratio CBD vs placebo
increases, OR 11.19 (95% CI 2.09-60.02)
Not recorded as a finding: The threshold (>3 times upper limit of normal) is stated in a separate sentence, so the quote does not meet the hepatotoxicity-incidence definition on its own
There was an increased OR for abnormal liver function tests (OR 11.19, 95% CI: 2.09–60.02), with all 21 events occurring in the CBD groups compared with no events in patients treated with placebo.
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abnormal liver function tests (transaminase above 3 times upper limit of normal), pooled OR
increases, OR 11.19 (95% CI 2.09-60.02)
Not recorded as a finding: The hepatotoxicity-incidence node requires an adjudicated injury event; the paper reports a laboratory cut-off count from three childhood epilepsy trials.
There was an increased OR for abnormal liver function tests (OR 11.19, 95% CI: 2.09–60.02), with all 21 events occurring in the CBD groups compared with no events in patients treated with placebo.
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Adverse event: decreased appetite, epilepsy studies
increases
decreased appetite (OR 4.12, 95% CI: 2.16–7.85)
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Adverse event: decreased appetite
increases
decreased appetite (OR 3.56, 95% CI: 1.94–6.53)
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Adverse event: diarrhoea, epilepsy studies
increases
diarrhoea (OR 2.18, 95% CI: 1.09–4.33)
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Adverse event: diarrhoea, non-epilepsy studies
increases
diarrhoea (OR 5.03, 95% CI: 1.44–17.61)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Adverse event: diarrhoea
increases
diarrhoea (OR 2.61, 95% CI: 1.46–4.67)
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Adverse event: sedation, epilepsy studies
no effect, p = 0.07
Sedation (OR 4.10, 95% CI: 0.89–18.91) was not statistically different from placebo (p = 0.07)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Adverse event: sedation
increases
sedation (OR 4.21, 95% CI: 1.18–15.01)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Adverse event: somnolence, epilepsy studies
increases
somnolence (OR 3.00, 95% CI: 1.60–5.61)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Adverse event: somnolence
increases
somnolence (OR 2.23, 95% CI: 1.07–4.64)
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adverse events due to pneumonia, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, somnolence and sedation, odds ratios
increases, decreased appetite OR 3.56 (95% CI 1.94-6.53); diarrhoea OR 2.61 (95% CI 1.46-4.67)
Not recorded as a finding: No outcome nodes for these specific adverse events
CBD was also associated with a greater OR for decreased appetite (OR 3.56, 95% CI: 1.94–6.53), diarrhoea (OR 2.61, 95% CI: 1.46–4.67), sedation (OR 4.21, 95% CI: 1.18–15.01) and somnolence (OR 2.23, 95% CI: 1.07–4.64).
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Any adverse event, CBD dose meta-regression
increases, p = 0.0023
Here, the results of dosage meta-regression were highly significant (β = 0.0013, p = 0.0023)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Any adverse event, epilepsy studies
increases
In the five studies involving children with epilepsy, 67.8% of those given CBD had adverse events, compared with 51.5% on placebo (OR 1.92, 95% CI: 1.33–2.78)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Any adverse event, non-epilepsy studies
no effect
whereas in the five non-epilepsy studies the rates were similar: 67.0% and 62.2%, respectively (OR 0.85, 95% CI: 0.42–1.70)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
any adverse event, odds ratio CBD vs placebo
increases, OR 1.55 (95% CI 1.03-2.33)
Not recorded as a finding: No direction word in the sentence; node supplement-adverse-event-incidence also needs a participant-level proportion
The OR for experiencing any adverse event with CBD compared with placebo was 1.55 (95% CI: 1.03–2.33).
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
any adverse event, pooled OR CBD versus placebo
increases, OR 1.55 (95% CI 1.03-2.33)
Not recorded as a finding: The sentence carries the direction only as a signed OR, and the supplement-adverse-event-incidence node covers oral supplements rather than pharmaceutical trial drug.
The OR for experiencing any adverse event with CBD compared with placebo was 1.55 (95% CI: 1.03–2.33).
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Any adverse event
increases
The OR for experiencing any adverse event with CBD compared with placebo was 1.55 (95% CI: 1.03–2.33)
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any serious adverse event, odds ratio CBD vs placebo
increases, OR 2.30 (95% CI 1.18-4.48); 61/415 CBD vs 18/295 placebo
Not recorded as a finding: The sentence gives counts and an odds ratio but no direction word, so direction would rest on a signed estimate
There were 61 serious adverse events in 415 participants in the CBD arms (14.7%), compared with 18 among 295 participants in the placebo arms (6.1%), an OR of 2.30 (95% CI: 1.18–4.48).
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any serious adverse event, pooled OR CBD versus placebo
increases, OR 2.30 (95% CI 1.18-4.48); 14.7% versus 6.1%
Not recorded as a finding: The sentence reports event counts and an OR with no direction word, so direction would rest on the signed estimate alone.
There were 61 serious adverse events in 415 participants in the CBD arms (14.7%), compared with 18 among 295 participants in the placebo arms (6.1%), an OR of 2.30 (95% CI: 1.18–4.48).
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Proportion with any adverse event
increases
In total, 67.6% of CBD-treated participants reported an adverse event, compared with 54.5% of those treated with placebo
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Proportion withdrawing for any reason, high dose
At high doses (1400–3000 mg) 12.9% (35/272) of participants withdrew, compared with 8.8% (14/160) at medium doses (600–1000 mg), and only 4.3% (2/46) at low doses (20–400 mg), a similar rate to placebo (3.5% [12/344])
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Proportion withdrawing for any reason, low dose
At high doses (1400–3000 mg) 12.9% (35/272) of participants withdrew, compared with 8.8% (14/160) at medium doses (600–1000 mg), and only 4.3% (2/46) at low doses (20–400 mg), a similar rate to placebo (3.5% [12/344])
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Proportion withdrawing for any reason, medium dose
At high doses (1400–3000 mg) 12.9% (35/272) of participants withdrew, compared with 8.8% (14/160) at medium doses (600–1000 mg), and only 4.3% (2/46) at low doses (20–400 mg), a similar rate to placebo (3.5% [12/344])
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Proportion withdrawing for any reason, placebo
At high doses (1400–3000 mg) 12.9% (35/272) of participants withdrew, compared with 8.8% (14/160) at medium doses (600–1000 mg), and only 4.3% (2/46) at low doses (20–400 mg), a similar rate to placebo (3.5% [12/344])
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Serious adverse event: abnormal liver function tests
increases
There was an increased OR for abnormal liver function tests (OR 11.19, 95% CI: 2.09–60.02), with all 21 events occurring in the CBD groups compared with no events in patients treated with placebo
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Serious adverse event: pneumonia
increases
There was an increased OR for pneumonia (OR 5.37, 95% CI: 1.17–24.65)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Serious adverse events, CBD dose meta-regression
no effect, p = 0.169
The result of the dosage meta-regression was not significant (p = 0.169)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Serious adverse events, epilepsy studies
increases
In epilepsy studies the OR was 2.70 (95% CI: 1.47–4.94)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Serious adverse events, non-epilepsy studies
no effect
in non-epilepsy studies it was 0.34 (95% CI: 0.03–3.38)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Serious adverse events
increases
There were 61 serious adverse events in 415 participants in the CBD arms (14.7%), compared with 18 among 295 participants in the placebo arms (6.1%), an OR of 2.30 (95% CI: 1.18–4.48)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Withdrawal due to adverse events, CBD dose meta-regression
no effect, p = 0.274
although there was no significant correlation with CBD dose in the meta-regression (β = 0.0014; p = 0.274)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Withdrawal due to adverse events, epilepsy studies
increases
and withdrawal due to adverse events (OR 3.91, 95% CI: 1.32–11.62)
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Withdrawal due to adverse events, non-epilepsy studies
no effect
or adverse events (OR 0.84, 95% CI: 0.13–5.46)
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Withdrawal for any reason, CBD dose meta-regression
unclear, p = 0.077
Meta-regressions indicated that there was a trend for an effect of CBD dose on withdrawal (β = 0.0014; p = 0.077)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Withdrawal for any reason, epilepsy studies
increases
there was an increased odds of withdrawal due to any reason (OR 3.71, 95% CI: 1.60–8.64)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Withdrawal for any reason, non-epilepsy studies
no effect
in non-epilepsy studies withdrawal due to any reason (OR 1.62, 95% CI: 0.61–4.34)
PMID:32268347 · one of two readings recorded this
Withdrawal for any reason
increases
Across all doses, there were more withdrawals due to any reason (OR 2.61, 95% CI: 1.38–4.96) in CBD groups compared with placebo
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50% responder rate, combined doses (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0001
the odds ratios (95% CIs) were 2.51 (1.69, 3.71; P <.0001) with CLB
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
50% responder rate, combined doses (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.002
2.40 (1.38, 4.16; P =.0020) without CLB
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50% responder rate, GWEP1332B (DS), CBD 20 mg/kg/day vs placebo
unclear, p = 0.0784
Efficacy: 50% responder rates | Placebo: 14.5% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 35.6%, P =.0030 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 39.5%, P =.0006 | Placebo: 23.5% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 44.2%, P =.0043 | Placebo: 27.1% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 42.6%, P =.0784 | Placebo: 26.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0332 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 49.3%, P =.0069
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
50% responder rate, GWEP1414 (LGS), CBD 10 mg/kg/day vs placebo
increases, p = 0.003
Efficacy: 50% responder rates | Placebo: 14.5% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 35.6%, P =.0030 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 39.5%, P =.0006 | Placebo: 23.5% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 44.2%, P =.0043 | Placebo: 27.1% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 42.6%, P =.0784 | Placebo: 26.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0332 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 49.3%, P =.0069
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
50% responder rate, GWEP1414 (LGS), CBD 20 mg/kg/day vs placebo
increases, p = 0.0006
Efficacy: 50% responder rates | Placebo: 14.5% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 35.6%, P =.0030 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 39.5%, P =.0006 | Placebo: 23.5% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 44.2%, P =.0043 | Placebo: 27.1% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 42.6%, P =.0784 | Placebo: 26.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0332 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 49.3%, P =.0069
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
50% responder rate, GWEP1423 (LGS), CBD 20 mg/kg/day vs placebo
increases, p = 0.0043
Efficacy: 50% responder rates | Placebo: 14.5% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 35.6%, P =.0030 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 39.5%, P =.0006 | Placebo: 23.5% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 44.2%, P =.0043 | Placebo: 27.1% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 42.6%, P =.0784 | Placebo: 26.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0332 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 49.3%, P =.0069
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
50% responder rate, GWEP1424 (DS), CBD 10 mg/kg/day vs placebo
increases, p = 0.0332
Efficacy: 50% responder rates | Placebo: 14.5% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 35.6%, P =.0030 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 39.5%, P =.0006 | Placebo: 23.5% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 44.2%, P =.0043 | Placebo: 27.1% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 42.6%, P =.0784 | Placebo: 26.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0332 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 49.3%, P =.0069
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
50% responder rate, GWEP1424 (DS), CBD 20 mg/kg/day vs placebo
increases, p = 0.0069
Efficacy: 50% responder rates | Placebo: 14.5% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 35.6%, P =.0030 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 39.5%, P =.0006 | Placebo: 23.5% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 44.2%, P =.0043 | Placebo: 27.1% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 42.6%, P =.0784 | Placebo: 26.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0332 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 49.3%, P =.0069
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
50% responder rate (odds ratio)
unclear
odds ratio [95% CI], 1.51 [0.36, 6.41]
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Baseline seizure frequency per 28 days, by clobazam use
Patients treated without CLB also had a higher baseline frequency of seizures per 28 days than patients with CLB (54 without and 36 with CLB)
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Change in seizure frequency, combined doses (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
the treatment ratios (95% CIs) were 0.59 (0.52, 0.68; P <.0001) with CLB
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
Change in seizure frequency, combined doses (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0226
0.85 (0.73, 0.98; P =.0226) without CLB
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
Change in seizure frequency (treatment ratio)
unclear
treatment ratio [95% CI], 0.81 [0.57, 1.17]
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Exposure-response: CBD plasma AUC and probability of at least 50% reduction in drop seizures
increases, p = 0.01
There was a positive correlation (P <.01) between the derived area under the curve of CBD in plasma and the probability of a ≥ 50% response
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percentage change in primary seizure frequency, treatment ratio by negative binomial regression
decreases
Not recorded as a finding: No outcome node for seizure frequency reduction
The results of the meta‐analysis for the negative binomial regression on the change in seizure frequency, the primary endpoint in all four trials, favored CBD vs. placebo, regardless of CLB co‐therapy.
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
percentage change in seizure frequency (primary seizure type), treatment ratio by negative binomial regression
decreases, treatment ratio 0.59 (0.52, 0.68) with clobazam; 0.85 (0.73, 0.98) without clobazam
Not recorded as a finding: No outcome node for change in seizure frequency as a treatment ratio.
For the principal combined CBD dose vs. placebo analysis, the treatment ratios (95% CIs) were 0.59 (0.52, 0.68; P <.0001) with CLB and 0.85 (0.73, 0.98; P =.0226) without CLB.
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
Percentage reduction in seizure frequency, GWEP1332B (DS), CBD 20 mg/kg/day vs placebo
decreases, p = 0.0123
Efficacy: reduction in seizure frequency | Placebo: 17.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 37.2%, P =.0016 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 41.9%, P =.0047 | Placebo: 21.8% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0135 | Placebo: 13.3% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 38.9%, P =.0123 | Placebo: 26.9% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 48.7%, P =.0095 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 45.7%, P =.0299
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
Percentage reduction in seizure frequency, GWEP1414 (LGS), CBD 10 mg/kg/day vs placebo
decreases, p = 0.0016
Efficacy: reduction in seizure frequency | Placebo: 17.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 37.2%, P =.0016 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 41.9%, P =.0047 | Placebo: 21.8% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0135 | Placebo: 13.3% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 38.9%, P =.0123 | Placebo: 26.9% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 48.7%, P =.0095 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 45.7%, P =.0299
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
Percentage reduction in seizure frequency, GWEP1414 (LGS), CBD 20 mg/kg/day vs placebo
decreases, p = 0.0047
Efficacy: reduction in seizure frequency | Placebo: 17.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 37.2%, P =.0016 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 41.9%, P =.0047 | Placebo: 21.8% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0135 | Placebo: 13.3% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 38.9%, P =.0123 | Placebo: 26.9% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 48.7%, P =.0095 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 45.7%, P =.0299
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
Percentage reduction in seizure frequency, GWEP1423 (LGS), CBD 20 mg/kg/day vs placebo
decreases, p = 0.0135
Efficacy: reduction in seizure frequency | Placebo: 17.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 37.2%, P =.0016 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 41.9%, P =.0047 | Placebo: 21.8% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0135 | Placebo: 13.3% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 38.9%, P =.0123 | Placebo: 26.9% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 48.7%, P =.0095 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 45.7%, P =.0299
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
Percentage reduction in seizure frequency, GWEP1424 (DS), CBD 10 mg/kg/day vs placebo
decreases, p = 0.0095
Efficacy: reduction in seizure frequency | Placebo: 17.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 37.2%, P =.0016 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 41.9%, P =.0047 | Placebo: 21.8% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0135 | Placebo: 13.3% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 38.9%, P =.0123 | Placebo: 26.9% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 48.7%, P =.0095 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 45.7%, P =.0299
PMID:32592183 · one of two readings recorded this
Percentage reduction in seizure frequency, GWEP1424 (DS), CBD 20 mg/kg/day vs placebo
decreases, p = 0.0299
Efficacy: reduction in seizure frequency | Placebo: 17.2% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 37.2%, P =.0016 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 41.9%, P =.0047 | Placebo: 21.8% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 43.9%, P =.0135 | Placebo: 13.3% CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 38.9%, P =.0123 | Placebo: 26.9% CBD 10 mg/kg/day: 48.7%, P =.0095 CBD 20 mg/kg/day: 45.7%, P =.0299
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Proportion of CBD patients with any clobazam dose adjustment
20.4% of CBD patients had any CLB dose adjustments
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Proportion who had tried and discontinued at least six ASDs, by clobazam use
A higher proportion of patients not taking concomitant CLB had tried and discontinued at least six ASDs compared with patients currently taking CLB (54.7% without and 28.6% with CLB)
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>=50% responder odds ratio in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
increases, OR 3.14 (2.04-4.81) overall; 3.48 (1.96-6.17) on clobazam
Not recorded as a finding: The only sentence reporting it does not name CBD; it refers to 'this effect'
This effect was also reflected in the ≥50% responder odds ratios (overall population, 3.14 [2.04‐4.81], p < 0.0001; patients on clobazam, 3.48 [1.96‐6.17], p < 0.0001).
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ALT increased TEAE, patients n
increases
ALT increased | 3 (2) | 3 (5) | 12 (7) | 1 (1) | 3 (9) | 5 (6) | 0 | 3 (4) | 9 (7) | 0 | 2 (4) | 6 (7)
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AST increased TEAE, patients n
increases
AST increased | 2 (1) | 2 (3) | 9 (5) | 1 (1) | 2 (6) | 4 (5) | 0 | 3 (4) | 11 (8) | 0 | 3 (6) | 10 (11)
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At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0001
Meta‐analysis | CBD10 + CBD20 | 0.8512 | 2.34 (1.51‐3.63) | 0.0001 | 0.8763 | 2.78 (1.62‐4.77) | 0.0002
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At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0346
GWPCARE2 | CBD10 | 2.24 (1.06‐4.73) | 0.0346 | 0.9722 | 2.33 (0.96‐5.68) | 0.0623
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At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
unclear, p = 0.0768
GWPCARE1 | CBD20 | 2.04 (0.93‐4.51) | 0.0768 | 0.2517 | 2.88 (1.06‐7.84) | 0.0382
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0073
CBD20 | 2.77 (1.32‐5.82) | 0.0073 | 0.8188 | 3.26 (1.28‐8.26) | 0.0130
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0015
CBD20 | 0.5837 | 2.40 (1.40‐4.13) | 0.0015 | 0.8612 | 3.08 (1.56‐6.08) | 0.0012
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0002
Meta‐analysis | CBD10 + CBD20 | 0.8512 | 2.34 (1.51‐3.63) | 0.0001 | 0.8763 | 2.78 (1.62‐4.77) | 0.0002
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At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
unclear, p = 0.0623
GWPCARE2 | CBD10 | 2.24 (1.06‐4.73) | 0.0346 | 0.9722 | 2.33 (0.96‐5.68) | 0.0623
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0382
GWPCARE1 | CBD20 | 2.04 (0.93‐4.51) | 0.0768 | 0.2517 | 2.88 (1.06‐7.84) | 0.0382
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.013
CBD20 | 2.77 (1.32‐5.82) | 0.0073 | 0.8188 | 3.26 (1.28‐8.26) | 0.0130
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
At least 50% responder rate, DS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0012
CBD20 | 0.5837 | 2.40 (1.40‐4.13) | 0.0015 | 0.8612 | 3.08 (1.56‐6.08) | 0.0012
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0001
Meta‐analysis | CBD10 + CBD20 | 0.7482 | 3.14 (2.04‐4.81) | <0.0001 | 0.6720 | 3.48 (1.96‐6.17) | <0.0001
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0035
GWPCARE3 | CBD10 | 3.30 (1.48‐7.35) | 0.0035 | 0.5021 | 2.72 (0.96‐7.67) | 0.0584
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0008
CBD20 | 3.87 (1.76‐8.53) | 0.0008 | 0.7015 | 5.12 (1.81‐14.54) | 0.0021
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0044
GWPCARE4 | CBD20 | 2.61 (1.35‐5.06) | 0.0044 | 0.6190 | 3.14 (1.26‐7.81) | 0.0140
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0001
CBD20 | 0.4545 | 3.07 (1.85‐5.10) | <0.0001 | 0.4879 | 3.88 (1.95‐7.71) | <0.0001
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0001
Meta‐analysis | CBD10 + CBD20 | 0.7482 | 3.14 (2.04‐4.81) | <0.0001 | 0.6720 | 3.48 (1.96‐6.17) | <0.0001
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
unclear, p = 0.0584
GWPCARE3 | CBD10 | 3.30 (1.48‐7.35) | 0.0035 | 0.5021 | 2.72 (0.96‐7.67) | 0.0584
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0021
CBD20 | 3.87 (1.76‐8.53) | 0.0008 | 0.7015 | 5.12 (1.81‐14.54) | 0.0021
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.014
GWPCARE4 | CBD20 | 2.61 (1.35‐5.06) | 0.0044 | 0.6190 | 3.14 (1.26‐7.81) | 0.0140
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At least 50% responder rate, LGS (odds ratio)
increases, p = 0.0001
CBD20 | 0.4545 | 3.07 (1.85‐5.10) | <0.0001 | 0.4879 | 3.88 (1.95‐7.71) | <0.0001
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Baseline convulsive seizure frequency, DS
The median baseline convulsive seizure frequency (per 28 days) for patients with DS was 15.5 for placebo, 13.5 for the CBD10 group, and 10.4 for the CBD20 group
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Baseline drop seizure frequency, LGS
The median baseline drop seizure frequency (per 28 days) for patients with LGS was 79.0 for placebo, 86.9 for the CBD10 group, and 78.1 for the CBD20 group
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Decreased appetite TEAE, patients n
increases
Decreased appetite | 8 (5) | 11 (16) | 32 (19) | 4 (5) | 4 (11) | 10 (13) | 14 (11) | 12 (17) | 41 (30) | 8 (10) | 9 (18) | 30 (34)
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Diarrhea TEAE, patients n
increases
Diarrhea | 13 (8) | 7 (10) | 28 (17) | 7 (9) | 2 (6) | 9 (11) | 15 (12) | 11 (15) | 37 (27) | 9 (11) | 7 (14) | 22 (25)
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Fatigue TEAE, patients n
increases
Fatigue | 4 (3) | 5 (8) | 13 (8) | 0 | 5 (14) | 7 (9) | 11 (8) | 5 (7) | 28 (20) | 7 (8) | 4 (8) | 24 (27)
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primary seizure frequency reduction (drop seizures in LGS, convulsive seizures in DS), treatment ratio by negative binomial regression
decreases, p = 0.0001
Not recorded as a finding: No outcome node for percentage change in primary seizure frequency
In the meta‐analysis of the overall population, CBD resulted in a greater reduction in drop seizures compared with placebo (treatment ratio 0.70 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 0.62‐0.80], p < 0.0001).
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
Meta‐analysis | CBD10 + CBD20 | 0.8808 | 0.71 (0.60‐0.83) | <0.0001 | 0.7490 | 0.63 (0.52‐0.77) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0095
GWPCARE2 | CBD10 | 0.70 (0.54‐0.92) | 0.0095 | 0.1691 | 0.63 (0.46‐0.86) | 0.0042
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0082
GWPCARE1 | CBD20 | 0.67 (0.50‐0.90) | 0.0082 | 0.57 (0.40‐0.83) | 0.0032
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0299
CBD20 | 0.74 (0.57‐0.97) | 0.0299 | 0.5702 | 0.69 (0.50‐0.96) | 0.0297
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0006
CBD20 | 0.6170 | 0.71 (0.58‐0.86) | 0.0006 | 0.4490 | 0.64 (0.50‐0.81) | 0.0003
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
Meta‐analysis | CBD10 + CBD20 | 0.8808 | 0.71 (0.60‐0.83) | <0.0001 | 0.7490 | 0.63 (0.52‐0.77) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0042
GWPCARE2 | CBD10 | 0.70 (0.54‐0.92) | 0.0095 | 0.1691 | 0.63 (0.46‐0.86) | 0.0042
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0032
GWPCARE1 | CBD20 | 0.67 (0.50‐0.90) | 0.0082 | 0.57 (0.40‐0.83) | 0.0032
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0297
CBD20 | 0.74 (0.57‐0.97) | 0.0299 | 0.5702 | 0.69 (0.50‐0.96) | 0.0297
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency, DS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0003
CBD20 | 0.6170 | 0.71 (0.58‐0.86) | 0.0006 | 0.4490 | 0.64 (0.50‐0.81) | 0.0003
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
reduction in convulsive seizure frequency (treatment ratio), Dravet syndrome overall population
decreases, treatment ratio 0.71 [0.60-0.83]
Not recorded as a finding: No outcome node for percentage reduction in primary seizure frequency by negative binomial treatment ratio; the sentence is the same one used for the responder claim.
In the overall DS population, CBD resulted in a greater reduction in convulsive seizures (0.71 [0.60‐0.83], p < 0.0001) and higher ≥50% responder rates (2.34 [1.51‐3.63], p = 0.0001) compared with placebo.
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
Meta‐analysis | CBD10 + CBD20 | 0.8244 | 0.70 (0.62‐0.80) | <0.0001 | 0.1948 | 0.56 (0.47‐0.67) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0032
GWPCARE3 | CBD10 | 0.71 (0.56‐0.89) | 0.0032 | 0.9727 | 0.70 (0.51‐0.98) | 0.0355
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0005
CBD20 | 0.66 (0.53‐0.83) | 0.0005 | 0.0067 | 0.46 (0.33‐0.64) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0036
GWPCARE4 | CBD20 | 0.73 (0.59‐0.90) | 0.0036 | 0.0123 | 0.54 (0.40‐0.73) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
CBD20 | 0.5363 | 0.70 (0.60‐0.82) | <0.0001 | 0.4734 | 0.51 (0.41‐0.63) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
Meta‐analysis | CBD10 + CBD20 | 0.8244 | 0.70 (0.62‐0.80) | <0.0001 | 0.1948 | 0.56 (0.47‐0.67) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0355
GWPCARE3 | CBD10 | 0.71 (0.56‐0.89) | 0.0032 | 0.9727 | 0.70 (0.51‐0.98) | 0.0355
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
CBD20 | 0.66 (0.53‐0.83) | 0.0005 | 0.0067 | 0.46 (0.33‐0.64) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
GWPCARE4 | CBD20 | 0.73 (0.59‐0.90) | 0.0036 | 0.0123 | 0.54 (0.40‐0.73) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Reduction in drop seizure frequency, LGS (treatment ratio)
decreases, p = 0.0001
CBD20 | 0.5363 | 0.70 (0.60‐0.82) | <0.0001 | 0.4734 | 0.51 (0.41‐0.63) | <0.0001
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Sedation TEAE, patients n
increases
Sedation | 2 (1) | 2 (3) | 10 (6) | 1 (1) | 2 (6) | 9 (11) | 0 | 1 (1) | 6 (4) | 0 | 1 (2) | 5 (6)
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Serious TEAEs, patients n
increases
Serious TEAEs | 12 (8) | 13 (19) | 33 (20) | 6 (8) | 8 (23) | 18 (23) | 14 (11) | 15 (21) | 28 (20) | 9 (11) | 11 (22) | 20 (23)
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Somnolence TEAE, patients n
increases
Somnolence | 12 (8) | 14 (21) | 38 (23) | 8 (10) | 11 (31) | 24 (30) | 16 (12) | 19 (26) | 38 (27) | 13 (16) | 17 (34) | 31 (35)
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TEAEs leading to discontinuation, patients n
increases
TEAEs leading to discontinuation | 2 (1) | 1 (2) | 18 (11) | 0 | 1 (3) | 11 (14) | 1 (1) | 1 (1) | 15 (11) | 1 (1) | 0 | 10 (11)
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), patients n
increases
TEAEs | 114 (71) | 56 (84) | 151 (90) | 58 (73) | 31 (89) | 74 (94) | 108 (82) | 61 (85) | 126 (91) | 73 (87) | 44 (88) | 83 (94)
PMID:32969022 · one of two readings recorded this
absolute reduction in seizure frequency, risk difference
increases, RD 0.31 (95% CI 0.18-0.44; I2 = 77%), n = 726
Not recorded as a finding: No outcome node for seizure frequency reduction
This analysis demonstrated increase in the number of patients who obtained absolute reduction in the frequency of seizures [risk difference (RD)=0.31 (95%CI 0.18–0.44; I2=77%)], NNT=3.
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Absolute reduction in seizures (risk difference)
increases
risk difference (RD)=0.31 (95%CI 0.18–0.44; I2=77%)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Improvement in S/CGIC (risk difference)
increases
RD=0.21 (95%CI 0.14–0.28; I2=0%)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Improvement of S/CGIC (risk ratio, GRADE table)
increases, n = 726
Improvement of clinical impression evaluated by patient or caregiver (S/CGIC) follow-up: range from 12–16 weeks | 726 (5 ECRs) | ⨁⨁⨁⨁ High | RR 1.54 (1.32 to 1.80) | 385 per 1,000 | 208 more per 1,000 (123 more to 308 more)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Patients with absence of seizures (risk difference)
increases
RD=0.03 (95%CI 0.01–0.03; I2=44%)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Patients with at least 50% reduction in seizures (risk difference)
increases
RD=0.20 (95%CI 0.13–0.26; I2=0%)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Patients with at least 50% reduction in seizures (risk ratio, GRADE table)
increases, n = 726
Number of patients with a reduction equal to or greater than 50% in seizures follow-up: range 12–16 weeks | 726 (5 ECRs) | ⨁⨁⨁⨁ High | RR 1.88 (1.50 to 2.35) | 224 per 1,000 | 197 more per 1,000 (112 more to 303 more)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Patients without seizures (risk ratio, GRADE table)
increases, n = 726
Number of patients without seizures follow-up: range 12–16 weeks | 726 (5 ECRs) | ⨁⨁⨁◯ Moderate b | RR 4.29 (1.24 to 14.87) | 6 per 1,000 | 18 more per 1,000 (1 more to 77 more)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Severe adverse events (risk difference)
increases
RD=0.16 (95%CI 0.07–0.26; I2=72%)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Severe adverse events (risk ratio, GRADE table)
increases, n = 727
Severe adverse events follow-up: range 12–16 weeks | 727 (5 ECRs) | ⨁⨁⨁◯ Moderate d | RR 3.25 (1.56 to 6.74) | 72 per 1,000 | 162 more per 1,000 (40 more to 413 more)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Total adverse events (risk difference)
increases
RD=0.21 (95%CI 0.14–0.28; I2=83%)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Total adverse events (risk ratio, GRADE table)
increases, n = 733
Total adverse events follow-up: range 4–16 weeks | 733 (5 ECRs) | ⨁'very Low b, c | RR 1.15 (1.00 to 1.32) | 801 per 1,000 | 120 more per 1,000 (0 less for 256 more)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Transaminase elevation at least 3 times reference (risk difference)
increases
RD=0.15 (95%CI 0.05–0.24; I2=85%)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Transaminase elevation at least 3 times reference (risk ratio, GRADE table)
increases, n = 721
Number of patients with transaminase elevation equal to or greater three times the follow-up reference: range 4–16 weeks | 721 (6 ECRs) | ⨁⨁’ Low | RR 11.20 (4.03 to 31.16) | 5 per 1,000 | 55 more per 1,000 (16 more to 164 more)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
transaminase elevation of 3 or more times the reference value, pooled RD
increases, RD=0.15 (95%CI 0.05-0.24)
Not recorded as a finding: The hepatotoxicity-incidence node requires an adjudicated injury event defined by the trial; the paper reports a laboratory threshold count only.
This analysis demonstrated an increased risk of transaminase elevation ≥3 times the reference value in patients who received CBD, as compared to placebo [RD=0.15 (95%CI 0.05–0.24; I2=85%)], NNH=6.
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
treatment abandonment (any reason), risk difference
increases, RD 0.12 (95% CI 0.06-0.17; I2 = 50%), n = 741
Not recorded as a finding: Node withdrawal-due-to-adverse-events requires an adverse-event reason; the paper counts abandonment of any cause
CBD increased the risk of treatment abandonment in the patients who received CBD as compared to placebo [RD=0.12 (95%CI 0.06–0.17; I2=50%)], NNH=8.
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Treatment abandonment (risk difference)
increases
RD=0.12 (95%CI 0.06–0.17; I2=50%)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
treatment abandonment (risk), pooled across six RCTs
increases, RD=0.12 (95%CI 0.06-0.17)
Not recorded as a finding: The paper never states abandonment was due to adverse events, so the withdrawal-due-to-adverse-events node's required reason for discontinuation is not met.
CBD increased the risk of treatment abandonment in the patients who received CBD as compared to placebo [RD=0.12 (95%CI 0.06–0.17; I2=50%)], NNH=8.
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Treatment abandonment (risk ratio, GRADE table)
increases, n = 741
Risk of treatment abandonment follow-up: range 4–16 weeks | 741 (6 ECRs) | ⨁⨁⨁⨁ High | RR 8.70 (3.80 to 19.89) | 14 per 1,000 | 105 more per 1,000 (38 more to 257 more)
PMID:36417631 · one of two readings recorded this
Adverse events leading to discontinuation
increases
(RR, 3.95; 95% CI, 1.86-8.37; I2 = 0.0%)
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
adverse events resulting in dose reduction, pooled RR
increases, RR 9.87 (95% CI 5.34-14.40)
Not recorded as a finding: No outcome node for dose reduction due to adverse events
The incidence of AEs that resulted in dose reduction in the 3 included studies was significantly higher in the CBD group than in the control group (RR, 9.87; 95% CI, 5.34-14.40; I2 = 0.0%) (eFigure 13 in Supplement 1).
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Adverse events resulting in dose reduction
increases
(RR, 9.87; 95% CI, 5.34-14.40; I2 = 0.0%)
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
ALT or AST elevation (any grade)
increases, p = 0.001
ALT or AST elevation | 12.29 (4.22-35.80) | <.001
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Any grade adverse events
increases
1.12 (95% CI, 1.02-1.23; I2 = 58.9%) for any grade
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Any grade adverse events
no effect
1.15 (95% CI, 0.95-1.39; I2 = 33.6%) in studies with high risk of bias
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Any grade adverse events
no effect
1.05 (95% CI, 0.96-1.16; I2 = 62.9%) in studies with low risk of bias
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Any grade adverse events
no effect
1.35 (95% CI, 0.95-1.92; I2 = 12.8%) in studies with some concerns
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
any grade and severe grade adverse events, pooled RR
increases
Not recorded as a finding: Sentence gives estimates without a direction word; node supplement-adverse-event-incidence defines a proportion of participants with at least one event, and the paper's percentages are of events
The overall percentage of any grade AEs was higher in the CBD group than in the control group (9.7% vs 4.0%) (eFigure 1 in Supplement 1).
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Decreased appetite (any grade)
increases, p = 0.001
Decreased appetite | 2.13 (1.48-3.06) | <.001
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Diarrhea (any grade)
increases, p = 0.001
Diarrhea | 1.93 (1.44-2.58) | <.001
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Fatigue (any grade)
no effect, p = 0.65
Fatigue | 1.36 (0.36-5.16) c |.65
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
incidence of serious adverse events, pooled RR CBD versus control (8 studies)
increases, RR 2.67; 95% CI 1.83-3.88
Not recorded as a finding: The only Results sentence carries the direction as a signed RR with no direction word, so it cannot be anchored.
Using data from 8 of the included studies, the overall RR for the incidence of serious AEs in the CBD group compared with the control group was 2.67 (95% CI, 1.83-3.88; I2 = 8.9%).
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Mild grade diarrhea
increases
(RR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.21-2.42; I2 = 0.0%)
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Moderate grade decreased appetite
increases
decreased appetite (RR, 3.25; 95% CI, 1.20-8.83; I2 = 0.0%)
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Moderate grade somnolence
increases
somnolence (RR, 3.62; 95% CI, 1.45-9.04; I2 = 0.0%)
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Nasopharyngitis (any grade)
no effect, p = 0.92
Nasopharyngitis | 1.02 (0.64-1.62) |.92
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Overall percentage of any grade adverse events
increases
The overall percentage of any grade AEs was higher in the CBD group than in the control group (9.7% vs 4.0%)
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Overall percentage of mild, moderate and severe adverse events: mild
In the CBD arm, the overall percentages were 11.1% for mild AEs, 3.1% for moderate AEs, and 1.2% for severe AEs
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Overall percentage of mild, moderate and severe adverse events: mild
In the control arm, the overall percentages were 6.4% for mild AEs, 1.3% for moderate AEs, and 0.7% for severe AEs
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Overall percentage of mild, moderate and severe adverse events: moderate
In the CBD arm, the overall percentages were 11.1% for mild AEs, 3.1% for moderate AEs, and 1.2% for severe AEs
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Overall percentage of mild, moderate and severe adverse events: moderate
In the control arm, the overall percentages were 6.4% for mild AEs, 1.3% for moderate AEs, and 0.7% for severe AEs
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Overall percentage of mild, moderate and severe adverse events: severe
In the CBD arm, the overall percentages were 11.1% for mild AEs, 3.1% for moderate AEs, and 1.2% for severe AEs
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Overall percentage of mild, moderate and severe adverse events: severe
In the control arm, the overall percentages were 6.4% for mild AEs, 1.3% for moderate AEs, and 0.7% for severe AEs
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Percentage of adverse events leading to trial discontinuation
increases
The percentage of AEs that led to the discontinuation of the trial was higher in the CBD arm than in the controls (2.4% vs 0.7%)
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Pneumonia (any grade)
no effect, p = 0.18
Pneumonia | 2.15 (0.69-6.68) |.18
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Pyrexia (any grade)
no effect, p = 0.11
Pyrexia | 1.32 (0.93-1.86) |.11
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Rash (any grade)
unclear, p = 0.05
Rash | 3.02 (1.00-9.14) |.05
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
serious adverse events, pooled RR CBD vs control
increases, RR 2.67 (95% CI 1.83-3.88; I2 = 8.9%)
Not recorded as a finding: The sentence carries the direction only as a signed estimate (RR 2.67), with no direction word in the pooled sentence
Using data from 8 of the included studies, the overall RR for the incidence of serious AEs in the CBD group compared with the control group was 2.67 (95% CI, 1.83-3.88; I2 = 8.9%).
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Serious adverse events
increases
the overall RR for the incidence of serious AEs in the CBD group compared with the control group was 2.67 (95% CI, 1.83-3.88; I2 = 8.9%)
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Severe grade adverse events
increases
3.39 (95% CI, 1.42-8.09; I2 = 3.5%) for severe grade
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Somnolence (any grade)
increases, p = 0.001
Somnolence | 2.29 (1.61-3.25) | <.001
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Status epilepticus (any grade)
no effect, p = 0.75
Status epilepticus | 0.91 (0.49-1.67) |.75
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Upper respiratory tract infection (any grade)
no effect, p = 0.81
Upper respiratory tract infection | 0.95 (0.60-1.49) |.81
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
Vomiting (any grade)
no effect, p = 0.31
Vomiting | 1.22 (0.83-1.80) |.31
PMID:37079302 · one of two readings recorded this
CBD pharmacokinetic parameters Tmax, Cmax, AUC0-t, AUC0-inf and T1/2 in serum or plasma, random-effects multivariable meta-regression on dose, route, fed status and sex
increases, higher CBD dose associated with higher Cmax, AUC0-t and AUC0-inf
Not recorded as a finding: the compound is what was measured, not what was given
A higher CBD dose was associated with higher Cmax, AUC0-t, and AUC0-inf.
PMID:37643301 · one of two readings recorded this
CBD serum/plasma Cmax, AUC0-t, AUC0-inf, Tmax and T1/2 in healthy adults, random-effects multivariable meta-regression on dose, route, formulation, fed status and sex
increases
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
A higher CBD dose was associated with higher Cmax, AUC0-t, and AUC0-inf.
PMID:37643301 · one of two readings recorded this
Cmax and AUC0-t of CBD, fed versus fasting status
increases
Fed status was associated with higher Cmax and AUC0-t when compared with the fasting status
PMID:37643301 · one of two readings recorded this
Cmax, AUC0-t and AUC0-inf of CBD, oromucosal versus oral administration
decreases
Compared with oral administration, oromucosal administration was associated with lower Cmax, AUC0-t, and AUC0-inf
PMID:37643301 · one of two readings recorded this
Cmax of CBD, association with dose
increases
A higher CBD dose was associated with higher Cmax, AUC0-t, and AUC0-inf
PMID:37643301 · one of two readings recorded this
Tmax and Cmax of CBD, higher ratio of female participants
modulates
A higher ratio of female participants was associated with lower Tmax in oral administration and higher Cmax
PMID:37643301 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 45
GWPCARE2 | CBD 10 mg/kg/day | 45 | 25/45 (55.6) | 16/45 (35.6) | 2/45 (4.4) | 10/44 (22.7) | 0/44 (0)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 66
GWPCARE2 | CBD 10 mg/kg/day | 66 | 29/66 (43.9) | 20/66 (30.3) | 2/66 (3.0) | 13/64 (20.3) | 0/64 (0)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 40
GWPCARE1B | CBD 20 mg/kg/day | 40 | 19/40 (47.5) | 10/40 (25.0) | 3/40 (7.5) | 8/40 (20.0) | 6/40 (15)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 61
GWPCARE1B | CBD 20 mg/kg/day | 61 | 26/61 (42.6) | 14/61 (23.0) | 3/61 (4.9) | 10/61 (16.4) | 8/61 (13.1)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 40
CBD 20 mg/kg/day | 40 | 25/40 (62.5) | 10/40 (25.0) | 2/40 (5) | 11/41 (26.8) | 4/41 (9.8)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 67
CBD 20 mg/kg/day | 67 | 33/67 (49.3) | 12/67 (17.9) | 3/67 (4.5) | 17/69 (24.6) | 5/69 (7.2)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 40
Study 1 | FFA 0.7 mg/kg/day (max 26 mg/day) | 40 | 27/40 (67.5) | 20/40 (50.0) | 3/40 (7.5) | 5/40 (12.5) | 5/40 (12.5)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 49
Study 3 | FFA 0.7 mg/kg/day (max 26 mg/day) | 49 | 35/49 (71.4) | 23/49 (46.9) | 6/49 (12.2) | 3/49 (6.1) | 2/49 (4.1)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 41
Placebo | 41 | 15/41 (36.6) | 4/41 (9.8) | 1/41 (2.4) | 7/41 (17.1) | 0/41 (0)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 65
Placebo | 65 | 17/65 (26.2) | 4/65 (6.2) | 1/65 (1.5) | 10/65 (15.4) | 0/65 (0)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 21
STICLO‐France | Stiripentol 50 mg/kg/day | 21 | 15/21 (71.5) | 12/21 (57.1) | 9/21 (42.9) | 2/21 (9.5) | 1/21 (4.8)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), responder rate
n = 12
STICLO‐Italy | Stiripentol 50 mg/kg/day | 12 | 8/12 (66.7) | 6/12 (50) | 3/12 (25) | 0/12 (0) | 1/12 (8.3)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), risk difference vs placebo
no effect
cannabidiol 10 mg/kg/day (non‐significant RD: 2% in the full trial population, and non‐significant RD: 3% in the subgroup taking clobazam)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), risk difference vs placebo
no effect
cannabidiol 10 mg/kg/day (non‐significant RD: 2% in the full trial population, and non‐significant RD: 3% in the subgroup taking clobazam)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), risk difference vs placebo
increases
cannabidiol 20 mg/kg/day (RD: 4%, NNT: 25 in the full trial population, and non‐significant RD: 5% in the subgroup taking clobazam)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), risk difference vs placebo
no effect
cannabidiol 20 mg/kg/day (RD: 4%, NNT: 25 in the full trial population, and non‐significant RD: 5% in the subgroup taking clobazam)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), risk difference vs placebo
increases
followed by fenfluramine (RD: 10%; NNT: 10)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% reduction in MCSF (seizure-free), risk difference vs placebo
increases
stiripentol was the most effective of the three interventions, with a RD versus placebo of 36% and NNT of 3
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
100% responder rate, indirect risk difference STP vs FFA0_7 (full CBD populations)
increases, p = 0.0047
FFA0_7 | 0.26 [0.08; 0.44] | 0.0047 | FFA0_7
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
>=50% reduction from baseline in monthly convulsive seizure frequency, responder proportion
increases
Not recorded as a finding: The sentence stating cannabidiol superior to placebo does not name the endpoint, so the object span cannot sit in the quote; node seizure-frequency-50-percent-responder-rate exists
Stiripentol, fenfluramine, and cannabidiol were all statistically significantly superior to placebo.
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
≥50% reduction in MCSF, responder rate
n = 45
GWPCARE2 | CBD 10 mg/kg/day | 45 | 25/45 (55.6) | 16/45 (35.6) | 2/45 (4.4) | 10/44 (22.7) | 0/44 (0)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
≥50% reduction in MCSF, responder rate
n = 66
GWPCARE2 | CBD 10 mg/kg/day | 66 | 29/66 (43.9) | 20/66 (30.3) | 2/66 (3.0) | 13/64 (20.3) | 0/64 (0)
PMID:38427284 · one of two readings recorded this
Sources cited
4 papers
- Subject
- cannabidiol
- Findings
- 4
- Papers
- 4
Use of cannabidiol in the treatment of epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, and tuberous sclerosis complex.record2022PMID:364176311 finding
Cannabidiol in conjunction with clobazam: analysis of four randomized controlled trials.record2021PMID:329690221 finding
Adverse effects of cannabidiol: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.record2020PMID:322683471 finding
Cannabidiol efficacy independent of clobazam: Meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials.record2020PMID:325921831 finding