CBD trial for emotional blindness in HIV patients shows promise

NCT ID NCT05832281

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested whether cannabidiol (CBD) can help people living with HIV who have alexithymia—a condition that makes it hard to recognize and describe emotions. Participants took either CBD or a placebo for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if CBD improves emotional awareness and reduces inflammation. The study was small (5 participants) and ended early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center/Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research

    San Diego, California, 92103, United States

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