UW Launches Clinical Trial on CBD Treatment for Autism

Scientists at the University of Washington are starting a clinical trial using CBD to treat autism.by Lester Black DMITRY TISHCHENKO/GETTY IMAGES
There is no current therapy for Fragile X syndrome, a form of autism caused by a genetic mutation that leads to a range of developmental problems. But that could soon change. Researchers across the country, including one scientist at University of Washington, are launching a clinical trial looking at how a topical CBD gel can reduce the symptoms of thi