Kentucky research: CBD, THC combo can improve late-stage dementia patients’ quality of life

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 595

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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New research — which Kentucky participated in as a trial site — shows a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can help late-stage dementia patients feel less agitation.

Dr. Greg Jicha, the director of clinical trials at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, said this combination, given to patients all over the state who participated in trials, lowered agitation scores by eight points, a “striking” reduction.

“We’ve seen a …

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