PRIMARY STUDY

Potential of cannabinoids as treatments for autism spectrum disorders

Key Findings:  Phytocannabinoids could be useful experimental therapeutics for the treatment of core symptoms for this patient population.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2021


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Cannabis Flower derived




Citation:  Nezgovorova V, et al. Potential of cannabinoids as treatments for autism spectrum disorders. J Psychiatr Res. 2021; 137:194-201. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.02.048

Authors:  Nezgovorova V, Ferretti CJ, Taylor BP, Shanahan E, Uzunova G, Hong K, Devinsky O, Hollander E