Research Comparison

See how our crowdsourced data compares to findings from published clinical studies on CHS.

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Community Survey Responses

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Published Studies Referenced

Hot Shower/Bath Relief

Published Research

~90% of CHS patients report compulsive hot bathing

Simonetto et al., 2012 (n=98)

Our Data

Not enough data yet

CHS Research Community (n=1)

Most Common Symptoms

Published Research

Nausea (100%), vomiting (100%), abdominal pain (86%)

Sorensen et al., 2017 (systematic review)

Our Data

Nausea (33%), Vomiting (33%), Abdominal pain (0%)

CHS Research Community (n=1)

Recovery with Cessation

Published Research

96.8% of patients who stopped cannabis had complete resolution

Sorensen et al., 2017

Our Data

Not enough data yet

CHS Research Community (n=1)

Typical Age of Onset

Published Research

Mean age ~32, predominantly 19-45 age range

Richards et al., 2017

Our Data

Most common age ranges: 25-34 (100%)

CHS Research Community (n=1)

References

  1. Simonetto DA, et al. "Cannabinoid Hyperemesis: A Case Series of 98 Patients." Mayo Clin Proc. 2012;87(2):114-119.
  2. Sorensen CJ, et al. "Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment." J Med Toxicol. 2017;13(1):71-87.
  3. Richards JR, et al. "Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Treatment in the Emergency Department." J Emerg Med. 2017;52(4):544-551.
  4. Allen JH, et al. "Cannabinoid Hyperemesis: Cyclical Hyperemesis in Association with Chronic Cannabis Abuse." Gut. 2004;53(11):1566-1570.
  5. Moon AM, et al. "Capsaicin for the Treatment of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome." Am J Ther. 2021;28(2):e235-e242.

Our data is continuously updated as new survey responses are approved. Comparisons are approximate and for informational purposes only.