PRIMARY STUDY
Effects of CBD-Enriched Cannabis sativa Extract on Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms: An Observational Study of 18 Participants Undergoing Compassionate Use
Key Findings: Results of this trial suggest that CBD-enriched cannabis extract may ameliorate multiple ASD-related symptoms with a significant increase in quality of life for both ASD patients and their caretakers.
Type of Study: Clinical Trial
Study Sample Size: 18
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Brazil
Year of Pub: 2019
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Cannabis Flower derived
Chemotype: Chemotype III
Sub-Ratio: 1:75 (THC:CBD)
Dosage: CBD (25 or 50 mg) and THC (~0.34 or 0.68 mg)
Route of Administration: Oral (Ingestion)
Citation: Fleury-Teixeira P, et al. Effects of CBD-Enriched Cannabis sativa Extract on Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms: An Observational Study of 18 Participants Undergoing Compassionate Use. Front Neurol. 2019; 10:1145. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2019.01145
Authors: Fleury-Teixeira P, Caixeta FV, Ramires da Silva LC, Brasil-Neto JP, Malcher-Lopes R
