The Effects of Cannabis Oil (Deja’s formula) on Cognitive Flexibility in Patients with Insomnia

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the effects of cannabis oil (Deja’s formula) on cognitive flexibility in patients with insomnia at the Thai traditional medical cannabis clinic, Phanat Nikhom hospital, Chonburi province. A total of 70 individuals participated and were divided equally into two groups. The experimental group received cannabis oil (Deja’s formula) in combination with sleep hygiene practices, while the control group received placebo along with sleep hygiene practices. Cognitive flexibility was assessed using the Berg Card Sorting Test-64 (BCST-64) on a computer screen. The data were analyzed using frequency, mean, standard deviation and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results revealed that, after controlling for pre-experimental accuracy scores and response times, the post-experimental accuracy scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group (F = 33.67, p < .01, 2 = .356). In contrast, there was no significant difference in post-experimental response time between the experimental and control groups.