Parent and Caregiver Perspectives towards Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome.

ABSTRACT: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating chemical in cannabis plants that is being investigated as a candidate for treatment in Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), a leading known cause of inherited intellectual developmental disability. Studies have shown that CBD can reduce symptoms such as anxiety, social avoidance, hyperactivity, aggression, and sleep problems. This is a qualitative study that utilized a voluntary-anonymous survey that consisted of questions regarding demographics, medical information, the form, type, brand, dose, and frequency of CBD use, the rationale for use, the perception of effects, side effects, and costs. The full survey contained a total of 34 questions, including multiple-choice, Likert-scale, and optional free-response questions. This research revealed that there are a

SUBMITTER: Maertens M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9498854 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature