A Retrospective Cohort Study to Evaluate the Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD)-Containing Test Products on Anxiety Among Women in the U.S.

Between October 1-7, 2020, women from across the US were recruited by Rae Wellness to participate in a 60-day in-home use test (IHUT) of various Cannabidiol (CBD) products. The inclusion criteria were: women; between the ages of 24-44; reported symptoms associated with at least 4 out of 6 health issues (stress; anxiety; pain; sleep issues; digestive issues; low libido). Individuals were excluded if they were pregnant or breastfeeding. 1,350 women were randomly selected to participate in the study. The participants were randomized to one of 9 groups in the IHUT (150 in each group): 8 groups received one of 8 different CBD products in the mail, and one group served as the control and did not consume any CBD product. The CBD products varied by method of delivery (oil or capsule), concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC; less than 0.3% THC or 0% THC), and dosage of CBD (15, 20, 25 and 30 mg). Participants were asked to use the product once daily every day for 60 consecutive days, and to complete a health questionnaire online on 3 occasions: before initiating the product (baseline), 30 days after initiating the product, and 60 days after initiating the product. Those in the control group were also asked to complete the health questionnaire at each time point but did not receive nor consume any CBD product. The health questionnaire assessed anxiety, physical health, digestive health, sleep patterns, general wellness and sexual satisfaction using questions drawn from validated health indices.