Perceived Impacts and Predictors of Cannabis Products Used by Patients with Rheumatologic Conditions in Alberta, Canada: A Multivariable Analysis of Cross‐Sectional Survey Data
Authors' conclusion
There is significant variability in cannabis products used by patients with rheumatologic conditions, who are influenced by patient-specific factors.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with rheumatologic conditions in Alberta, Canada, who use cannabis; online survey March–November 2022cannabis users analysed
- Participants
- 1,436 patients
- Exposure
- Cannabis products by cannabinoid content and formulation
- Outcome
- Composite positive impact score (eg, pain, sleep, mood) and side effects (CNS-activating, dampening, sensory) by cannabis product choice
Methodological detailsonline survey, multivariable analysis
- Online survey
- Multivariable analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Higher positive impact scores
Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)
THC-CBD-balanced
1.76(1.18–2.63)
Dried cannabis
1.86(1.07–3.23)
Edibles
2.18(1.41–3.37)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Determinants of cannabis product choice
- Product choice varied by age, gender, comorbidities, prior cannabis experience, frequency of use, reasons for use, access to cannabis prescription, and source of cannabis information
Safety
High dampening side effects
| aOR (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|
| THC-dominant | 1.85 (1.16–2.98) | |
| Dried cannabis | 1.98 (1.19–3.27) | |
| 0.20.5125Adjusted odds ratio (log scale) |
High sensory side effects
| aOR (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|
| THC-dominant | 2.16 (1.27–3.70) | |
| Dried cannabis | 3.05 (1.67–5.58) | |
| 0.20.5125Adjusted odds ratio (log scale) |
Original publication
Perceived Impacts and Predictors of Cannabis Products Used by Patients with Rheumatologic Conditions in Alberta, Canada: A Multivariable Analysis of Cross‐Sectional Survey Data. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). Published 10 June 2026. doi:10.
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