The neural basis of psychedelic action
Psychedelics are serotonin 2A receptor agonists that can lead to profound changes in
perception, cognition and mood. In this review, we focus on the basic neurobiology …
perception, cognition and mood. In this review, we focus on the basic neurobiology …
Novel and emerging treatments for major depression
Depression is common, costly, debilitating, and associated with increased risk of suicide. It is
one of the leading global public health problems. Although existing available …
one of the leading global public health problems. Although existing available …
[HTML][HTML] Single-dose psilocybin for a treatment-resistant episode of major depression
GM Goodwin, ST Aaronson, O Alvarez… - … England Journal of …, 2022 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Psilocybin is being studied for use in treatment-resistant depression. Methods
In this phase 2 double-blind trial, we randomly assigned adults with treatment-resistant …
In this phase 2 double-blind trial, we randomly assigned adults with treatment-resistant …
Psychedelics promote plasticity by directly binding to BDNF receptor TrkB
R Moliner, M Girych, CA Brunello, V Kovaleva… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Psychedelics produce fast and persistent antidepressant effects and induce neuroplasticity
resembling the effects of clinically approved antidepressants. We recently reported that …
resembling the effects of clinically approved antidepressants. We recently reported that …
Increased global integration in the brain after psilocybin therapy for depression
Psilocybin therapy shows antidepressant potential, but its therapeutic actions are not well
understood. We assessed the subacute impact of psilocybin on brain function in two clinical …
understood. We assessed the subacute impact of psilocybin on brain function in two clinical …
Percentage of heavy drinking days following psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy vs placebo in the treatment of adult patients with alcohol use disorder: a randomized …
MP Bogenschutz, S Ross, S Bhatt, T Baron… - JAMA …, 2022 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Although classic psychedelic medications have shown promise in the treatment
of alcohol use disorder (AUD), the efficacy of psilocybin remains unknown. Objective To …
of alcohol use disorder (AUD), the efficacy of psilocybin remains unknown. Objective To …
Efficacy and safety of psilocybin-assisted treatment for major depressive disorder: Prospective 12-month follow-up
Background: Preliminary data suggest that psilocybin-assisted treatment produces
substantial and rapid antidepressant effects in patients with major depressive disorder …
substantial and rapid antidepressant effects in patients with major depressive disorder …
Bespoke library docking for 5-HT2A receptor agonists with antidepressant activity
There is considerable interest in screening ultralarge chemical libraries for ligand discovery,
both empirically and computationally,,–. Efforts have focused on readily synthesizable …
both empirically and computationally,,–. Efforts have focused on readily synthesizable …
Single-dose psilocybin treatment for major depressive disorder: A randomized clinical trial
CL Raison, G Sanacora, J Woolley, K Heinzerling… - Jama, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Psilocybin shows promise as a treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD).
Objective To evaluate the magnitude, timing, and durability of antidepressant effects and …
Objective To evaluate the magnitude, timing, and durability of antidepressant effects and …
Single-dose psilocybin-assisted therapy in major depressive disorder: A placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomised clinical trial
R von Rotz, EM Schindowski, J Jungwirth… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Psilocybin has been suggested as a novel, rapid-acting treatment for
depression. Two consecutive doses have been shown to markedly decrease symptom …
depression. Two consecutive doses have been shown to markedly decrease symptom …