CBD shows promise for social anxiety in small trial
NCT ID NCT05571592
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder. Sixty adults with moderate to severe social anxiety took either a high dose of CBD, a lower dose, or a placebo pill twice daily for three weeks. Researchers measured changes in anxiety during a stress task, brain activity using fMRI, and clinician-rated social anxiety scores to see if CBD had a measurable effect.
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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