PRIMARY STUDY

Cannabidiol as a treatment option for schizophrenia: recent evidence and current studies

Key Findings:  Inconsistent evidence leans in favor of CBD being able to reduce positive symptoms, but not negative symptoms. Similarly, inconsistent evidence leans in favor of CBD being able to improve cognition. When examining the adverse effects potential of CBD results suggest sedation in one study while other studies indicated good tolerability, even at higher dosages.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Germany, Netherlands

Year of Pub:  2020


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Chemotype:  Chemotype III




Citation:  Schoevers J, et al. Cannabidiol as a treatment option for schizophrenia: recent evidence and current studies. Curr Opin Psychiatry. 2020; 33:185-191. doi: 10.1097/YCO.0000000000000596

Authors:  Schoevers J, Leweke JE, Leweke FM