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Trial to Test Synthetic Cannabis as Epilepsy Treatment

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An Australian-first trial will test the therapeutic benefits of synthetic cannabis on children living with severe epilepsy. Image: Cannabis plant (AAP)


The drug will be made from a derivative of the marijuana plant compound, and forms part of an international clinical study.

 


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