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The other placebo-treated group (nonstressed control group) was not subjected to restraint stress. Subsequently, all animals were tested in the open field (OF) for 30\u00a0min. Immediately after the OF test, blood samples were collected for corticosterone analysis. Plasma corticosterone concentrations were determined using a commercial ELISA kit.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In the OF, distance traveled differed significantly between groups, although no significant differences were observed among the different CBD doses. Compared with stressed control rats, CBD-treated rats spent more time in the center of the OF arena, suggesting reduced anxiety-like behavior. Plasma corticosterone concentrations did not differ significantly between groups. At 90\u00a0min after the onset of stress (30\u00a0min after the end of restraint stress), corticosterone concentrations did not differ between CBD-treated and untreated rats.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CBD showed no effect on locomotor activity but increased center time, suggesting anxiolytic-like effects. 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