Condition: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)


Healing autism spectrum disorder with cannabinoids: a neuroinflammatory story

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with a multifactorial etiology. Latest researches are raising the hypothesis of a…

Communication and social interaction in the cannabinoid-type 1 receptor null mouse: Implications for autism spectrum disorder

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Clinical and preclinical findings have suggested a role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the etiopathology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)….

Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract in children with autism spectrum disorder: randomized, double-blind and controlled placebo clinical trial

Abstract Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by persistent deficits in social communication, social interaction, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Some studies have shown that substances derived from Cannabis…

Cannabis alters DNA methylation at maternally imprinted and autism candidate genes in spermatogenic cells

ABSTRACT Cannabis use in the United States is increasing, with highest consumption among men attheir peak reproductive years. We previously demonstrated widespread changes in spermDNA methylation with cannabis exposure in…

Clinical outcome analysis of patients with autism spectrum disorder: analysis from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry

Abstract: Introduction: Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have been identified as a promising novel therapeutic for symptoms and comorbidities related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is a paucity of…

Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis in Autism Spectrum Disorder Compared with Commonly Used Medications

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of medications commonly used in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…

Cannabidiol in Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study

Abstract This case study aims to demonstrate the use of cannabidiol (CBD) with low-dose tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in managing symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to increase the overall quality…

A natural history study of medical cannabis consumption in pediatric autism in the United States

Please use this link to access publication Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder is specifically approved for medical cannabis consumption in 20 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Territory of Puerto Rico. Despite increased access,…

Medical cannabis for the treatment of comorbid symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder: An interim analysis of biochemical safety

Abstract:  Background: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder and no effective treatment for the core symptoms is currently available. The present study is part of a larger clinical…

Children and adolescents with ASD treated with CBD-rich cannabis exhibit significant improvements particularly in social symptoms: an open label study

Abstract In recent years there has been growing interest in the potential benefits of CBD-rich cannabis treatment for children with ASD. Several open label studies and one double-blind placebo-controlled study…