PRIMARY STUDY
Brief Report: Cannabidiol-Rich Cannabis in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Behavioral Problems-A Retrospective Feasibility Study
Key Findings: Following the cannabis treatment, behavioral outbreaks were much improved or very much improved in 61% of patients. This preliminary study supports feasibility of CBD-based cannabis trials in children with ASD.
Type of Study: Clinical Trial
Study Sample Size: 60
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Israel
Year of Pub: 2019
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Unspecified
Chemotype: Chemotype III
Citation: Aran A, et al. Brief Report: Cannabidiol-Rich Cannabis in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Behavioral Problems-A Retrospective Feasibility Study. J Autism Dev Disord. 2019; 49:1284-1288. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3808-2
Authors: Aran A, Cassuto H, Lubotzky A, Wattad N, Hazan E
