Can cannabis calm anxiety in autism? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06526208

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests if a marijuana-based drug (mostly CBD with a little THC) can reduce anxiety in adults with autism. About 108 people aged 18 to 45 will take the drug or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will track anxiety, social skills, and repetitive behaviors through weekly check-ins and clinic visits every two weeks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder autism autism spectrum disorder cannabis dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

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