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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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States
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