CBD pills tested for autism anxiety in new study
NCT ID NCT05015439
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) pills can reduce anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and agitation in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 40 adults with ASD will receive CBD for 6 weeks and a placebo for 6 weeks, with a 2-week break in between. Researchers will track changes in behavior, anxiety, and daily functioning using standard questionnaires.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * ASD based on Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) criteria * a significant mood disorder, sleep disturbance, or exhibit agitation, aggression, or other aberrant behavior that is interfering with function and quality of life, as determined by their psychiatric interview Exclusion Criteria: * history of alcohol or substance use disorder * positive urine tetrahydrocannabinol screen at onset of study * individuals who are pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy during or within three months of completing the trial * individuals with unstable liver disease * individuals taking medications where CBD interaction might significantly alter drug levels, such as clobazam
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Locations
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JHBMC
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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