A new study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals has found that high-CBD, full-spectrum cannabis extract can improve the symptoms of moderate to severe non-syndromic Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents.
The study, titled “Clinical and Family Implications of Cannabidiol (CBD)-Dominant Full-Spectrum Phytocannabinoid Extract in Children and Adolescents with Moderate to Severe Non-Syndromic Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): An Observational Study on Neurobehavioral Management,” demonstrates significant improvements in both core and comorbid symptoms of ASD.
The research team, consisting of researchers from the University of Brasilia and the University Hospital of Brasilia, conducted a retrospective, observational, and cross-sectional cohort study involving 30 participants aged 5 to 18. The participants were treated with individualized doses of a CBD-dominant extract containing a CBD to THC ratio of 33:1. Neuropsychological evaluations and clinical assessments were performed, and parents or caregivers were independently interviewed to gauge perceived treatment effects.
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