Could cannabis oil calm autism behaviors? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07199218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a cannabis oil containing CBD, terpenes, and a small amount of THC can reduce challenging behaviors and social difficulties in children with autism. About 78 children aged 4 to 12 will take either the cannabis oil or a placebo for 2 months, then all may receive the active treatment. The goal is to see if the oil is safe and helps improve symptoms like irritability and social skills.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 78 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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4 to 13 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 4 to 12 years (after the 4th birthday and before the 13th). 2. Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to DSM-5, confirmed by Childhood Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (CARS-2). 3. Moderate or greater ASD-associated symptoms, defined as a rating of ≥4 ("moderate" or higher) on the Overall Function Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S). 4. Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Irritability subscale (ABC-I) score ≥18. 5. Social Responsiveness Scale-Second Edition (SRS-2) total T score ≥66. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Body weight \<12.5 kg or ≥57.5 kg. 2. Current or past diagnosis of heart failure, drug addiction, schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or major depressive disorder (MDD), or diagnosis of schizophrenia in a first-degree relative. 3. Seizure or change in antiepileptic medications within 4 months prior to randomization. 4. Clinically significant abnormalities on physical examination or laboratory testing, including impairment in cardiac, hepatic, or renal function. 5. Change in pharmacological or behavioral treatment, or change in home or school environment (other than school holidays), within 4 weeks prior to randomization or planned during the study. 6. Cannabinoid treatment within 4 weeks prior to randomization. 7. Predicted poor compliance with study procedures (e.g., blood tests). 8. Concurrent use of opiates or alcohol.
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Locations
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Shaare Zedek Medical Center
RECRUITINGJerusalem, N/A = Not Applicable, 9640610, Israel
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