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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: Meta-Analysis).

September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidiol Cannabis Extracts for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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LBLuciano BrancoCentro Universitário São Camilo IOIsabel OliveiraUniversidade Federal de Pelotas GAG. A. M. AlvesHumanitas University

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Systematic review and meta-analysis highlight CBD improves social responsiveness in children and adolescents with autism, suggesting its potential role in treatment.

Key Points

CBD cannabis extracts significantly enhanced social responsiveness in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
Results showed reductions in disruptive behavior and anxiety, supporting CBD as a potentially effective treatment.
Randomized controlled trials provided thorough insights into the safety and efficacy of CBD in managing symptoms.
Despite limitations, findings highlight the need for larger trials to better understand CBD's role in autism treatment.

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Branco et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d454cb31b076d99fa5a4bc https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.369

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Systematic review and meta-analysis highlight CBD improves social responsiveness in children and adolescents with autism, suggesting its potential role in treatment.

Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidiol Cannabis Extracts for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidiol Cannabis Extracts for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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