CBD drops for anxiety: small study shows promise?
NCT ID NCT02548559
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a cannabidiol (CBD) solution placed under the tongue could help adults with moderate to severe anxiety. 46 participants took either full-spectrum CBD, single-compound CBD, or a placebo three times daily for four weeks, alongside their usual treatments. Researchers tracked anxiety levels, mood, sleep, and quality of life to see if CBD offered extra relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cannabidiol (CBD)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural option for easing anxiety symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 46 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and CBD can cause side effects like drowsiness or digestive issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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McLean Hospital Brain Imaging Center
Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478-9106, United States
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