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psychedelic research

Also known as: psychedelic research programs, psychedelic studies, psychedelic clinical research

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Published Studies — Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and ... hopkinspsychedelic.org Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research 7 facts
referenceBarnett, B. S., Vest, M. F., Delatte, M. S., King IV, F., Mauney, E. E., Coulson, A. J., Nayak, S. M., Hendricks, P. S., Greer, G. R., and Murnane, K. S. published 'Practical considerations in the establishment of psychedelic research programs' in Psychopharmacology in 2024.
referenceA 2025 paper published in Research Ethics by Cheung et al. discusses de-biasing processes in psychedelic research and beyond.
referenceD. B. Yaden, S. Goldy, B. Weiss, and R. R. Griffiths authored a paper titled 'Adverse events should not be surprising in psychedelic research' published in Psychedelic Medicine in 2024.
referenceD. B. Yaden, D. Mathai, M. Bogenschutz, and D. E. Nichols authored a paper titled 'Belief change and agnostic frames in psychedelic research and clinical contexts' published in Philosophy and the psychedelic renaissance in 2024.
referenceDavis et al. published an article in Psychedelic Medicine in 2024 arguing that adverse events should not be surprising in psychedelic research.
referenceThe 'Response to the US Congress Request for Information (RFI) on psychedelic research for mental health' was submitted by the Hub at Oxford for Psychedelic Ethics in 2025, authored by Cheung, K., Propes, C., Jacobs, E., Earp, B. D., and Yaden, D. B.
referenceCheung, K., Ehrenkranz, R., Hinkle, J. T., and Yaden, D. B. published a commentary titled 'A framework for assessment of adverse events in psychedelic research' in the Journal of Psychopharmacology in 2024.
Neuroimaging in psychedelic drug development: past, present, and ... nature.com Nature Sep 27, 2023 7 facts
claimA review of resting-state psychedelic research indicates that over half of the published corpus consists of analyses derived from only two datasets, highlighting a lack of methodological diversity.
procedureThe precision psychiatry approach for psychedelic research proposed by researchers (cited as [97]) requires larger study samples, longer patient follow-up periods, studies using multiple drugs and patient cohorts with different conditions, and standardized acquisition and analysis methods.
claimRaised public awareness and the gradual relaxation of legal restrictions on research in some jurisdictions have prompted a psychedelic 'gold rush' in academic and commercial sectors.
perspectiveThe overall benefit of mainstream media coverage on psychedelic research is arguable, though its impact is undeniable.
claimPilot studies in psychedelic research have established a more objective scientific foundation and have influenced both the scientific community and popular media.
claimMulti-modal imaging studies in psychedelic research may be valuable for defining biomarkers or neurophenotypes and their relationships to treatment response, which could help stratify patients and deliver personalized treatments.
claimMedia portrayals of psychedelic research results are often problematic due to misrepresentations and may lead to exaggerated expectations in patients.
Effects of psychedelics on neurogenesis and broader neuroplasticity link.springer.com Springer Dec 19, 2024 5 facts
claimInitial psychedelic studies from the 1960s are widely considered to have shortcomings regarding scientific or statistical rigor, as noted by Vollenweider and Kometer (2010).
referenceBelouin and Henningfield (2018) reviewed the current state, history, and future requirements of psychedelic research.
claimBrazil is the only emerging economy with a substantial volume of publications in psychedelic research, which may be attributed to the legal status of ayahuasca consumption for religious practices.
measurementMost Brazilian articles on psychedelic research investigate the ayahuasca concoction or its main components, such as β-carbolines and tryptamines (n = 8).
claimA systematic review of psychedelic research found notable variability in results regarding neurogenesis, which is likely influenced by factors such as dosage, age, treatment regimen, and model choice.
The Montreal model: an integrative biomedical-psychedelic ... frontiersin.org Frontiers in Psychiatry 2 facts
claimThe Montreal team incorporated inspiration from emerging psychedelic research into their ketamine dosing sessions while simultaneously building upon the evidence base for conventional psychiatric and psychotherapeutic interventions.
perspectiveThe selection of music in psychedelic studies is considered of equal importance to the selection of a psychotherapeutic approach, with music often analogized as a 'hidden therapist'.
Psychedelics and Consciousness: Distinctions, Demarcations, and ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua David B Yaden, Matthew W Johnson, Roland R Griffiths, Manoj K Doss, Albert Garcia-Romeu, Sandeep Nayak, Natalie Gukasyan, Brian N Mathur, Frederick S Barrett · Oxford University Press 1 fact
perspectiveDavid B Yaden et al. advocate for epistemic humility regarding the potential for psychedelic research to aid in explaining the 'hard problem of consciousness.'
(PDF) The Use of Psychedelics in the Treatment of Medical Conditions researchgate.net ResearchGate May 17, 2022 1 fact
claimPsychedelic clinical research is expanding rapidly.
History and Current Status of Psychedelics and Entactogens ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Stroud C, Posey Norris SM, Matney C · National Academies Press 1 fact
perspectiveThere is a need within the field of psychedelic research to create opportunities for greater diversity among both investigators and study participants.
The ethics of psychedelic research in disorders of consciousness pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov PMC 1 fact
referenceThe article titled 'The ethics of psychedelic research in disorders of consciousness' provides an ethical analysis of conducting psychedelic research on patients with disorders of consciousness.
Psychedelics and Consciousness: Distinctions, Demarcations, and ... blossomanalysis.com Blossom Analysis 1 fact
referenceThe 2021 review 'Psychedelics and Consciousness: Distinctions, Demarcations, and Opportunities' examines how the term 'consciousness' is used in psychedelic research and how theories of consciousness are operationalized to explain the effects of psychedelics.