CBD shows promise for easing early psychosis symptoms

NCT ID NCT04411225

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

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding cannabidiol (CBD) to standard treatment can improve symptoms, thinking, and inflammation in people with early psychosis. About 120 adolescents and adults will receive either CBD or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will also explore what factors influence CBD's effects.

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) oral solution

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-psychoactive add-on treatment to ease symptoms and improve thinking in early psychosis.

What could go wrong

This is still an early-phase trial with only 120 people, so results may not apply broadly. CBD may not outperform placebo, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • UC San Diego

    RECRUITING

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

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  • University of California, San Diego

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92093, United States

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