Can CBD calm the fear of eating? new trial tests it in anorexia
NCT ID NCT04878627
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial is testing whether cannabidiol (CBD) can safely reduce anxiety around mealtimes in people with anorexia nervosa. Forty participants will receive either CBD or a placebo for three weeks. Researchers will track side effects, blood levels of CBD, and changes in eating disorder symptoms.
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 new way to ease anxiety around eating for people with anorexia nervosa.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (40 people) focused on safety and dosing, not on proving effectiveness. CBD may not reduce anxiety or could cause side effects.
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Conditions
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University of California San Diego
San Diego, California, 92121, United States