Can CBD boost PTSD therapy? new study tests it on veterans

NCT ID NCT03518801

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding CBD (a non-psychoactive cannabis compound) to standard talk therapy (Prolonged Exposure) could improve PTSD symptoms in military veterans. 136 veterans took part in a randomized trial comparing CBD plus therapy to a placebo plus therapy. The goal was to see if CBD helps reduce PTSD severity faster or more effectively than therapy alone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

    San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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