CBD trial aims to tame Sanfilippo's toughest symptoms
NCT ID NCT06333041
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests whether cannabidiol (Epidiolex) can safely improve behavior, mood, sleep, and pain in people with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Thirty-five participants aged 4 and older will receive either CBD or a placebo for 16 weeks, then switch after a break, followed by a year of open-label CBD. Caregivers will fill out surveys to track changes.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
cannabidiol (Epidiolex)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to manage difficult behaviors, mood, and sleep problems in Sanfilippo syndrome, improving daily life for patients and caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Cannabidiol may cause side effects like drowsiness or liver issues, and the placebo-controlled design means some may not benefit during the blinded phase.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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