Effects of Cannabidiol‐Rich Cannabis Oil on Facial Expression Recognition and Theory of Mind in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

This post hoc subanalysis found that cannabidiol-rich cannabis oil significantly improved facial expression recognition and theory of mind in children with autism spectrum disorder over a 12-week treatment period. The study utilized data from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess social cognition improvements compared to baseline measurements. These results suggest that CBD-rich cannabis oil may offer beneficial effects on key social cognitive deficits associated with ASD.

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