Adi Aran

July 13, 2022

A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Cannabinoid Treatment for Disruptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Effects on Sleep Parameters as Measured by the CSHQ

Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with debilitating sleep disturbances. While anecdotal evidence suggests the positive effect of…

February 3, 2021

Cannabinoid treatment for autism: a proof-of-concept randomized trial

Abstract Background: Endocannabinoid dysfunction in animal models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and accumulating, albeit anecdotal, evidence for efficacy in…

January 30, 2020

Medical Cannabis in Children

Abstract The use of medical cannabis in children is rapidly growing. While robust evidence currently exists only for pure cannabidiol…

January 30, 2019

Lower circulating endocannabinoid levels in children with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract Background: The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a major regulator of synaptic plasticity and neuromodulation. Alterations of the ECS have…