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of the New Mexico study showed no difference between the
randomized group and the non-randomized group. _00/
DEA alleges that the results of the New Mexico program
are not valid because _objective x measures of success were not
included in the studyo !0_/ This argument is meritless_ Firsts
effectiveness of the drugs _ THC and marijuana -= was measured
using standard statistical procedures against a baseline level
of nausea and vomiting for each patient_ This is an accepted
research control methods viewed with approval by FDA. 19-_/
Indeed_ so obvious is the lack of vomiting or nausea that it is
difficult to understand how the reports of patients and the
observations of physicians and nurses were not Xobjectiveo_
(2) Georgia Study
The Georgia program was a randomized study where
patients received either oral THC or marijuana° Historical
controls were applied. Althoug h the success rate reported for
THC was slightly higher (76%) than with marijuana (73%)_ there
was no statistically significant difference in the two modes of
treatment.
I00/ Cross-examination of Dr. Daniel Dansak, Tr. 11=33.
!01/ DEA Brief at 22.
102/ Cross_examination of Dr. Daniel Dansak_ Tr. II_85;
Affidavit of Dr. Daniel Dansak, I 30.
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