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CBD may help college students overcome social anxiety, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT05283382

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Connecticut Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) can help college students with social anxiety let go of fearful memories more quickly. Researchers will condition participants to fear certain faces using mild wrist shocks, then give either CBD or a placebo to see which group unlearns the fear faster. The goal is to understand how CBD affects learning and anxiety, not to treat or cure any condition.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-50 years of age Exclusion Criteria: 1. Difficulties seeing a computer screen 2. Anyone currently taking CBD within the last 24 hours. 3. Anyone using any cannabis product within the last 24 hours. 4. Heart problems or heart disease 5. A neurological disorder such as epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, tumor, vascular malformations, aneurysm 6. Are currently pregnant or breast-feeding

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder social phobia

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Anxiety and fear

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Connecticut

    RECRUITING

    Storrs, Connecticut, 06269-1020, United States

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