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Psychedelic Therapy for Wellness Studies Retrospectively

This observational cohort study (n=100) aims to assess the efficacy of psychedelics, including psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and ketamine, for improving measures of wellness.

Target Enrollment
100 participants
Study Type
Phase NA observational
Design
Non-randomized

Detailed Description

This retrospective cohort study will measure self-reported treatment effects of psychedelics on a composite wellness score combining patient global impression, mood, pain, function and disability measures.

Approximately 50 non-active military participants will be recruited via advertising to self-identify past therapeutic psychedelic use; data collection is a single survey including PGIC, PEG, HADS, DI and adverse-event history.

Study Arms & Interventions

Psychedelics

experimental

Retrospective self-report of past therapeutic use of psychedelics (psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, LSD, ketamine).

Interventions

  • Compound
    via Other• retrospective survey

    Self-reported past use of psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, LSD, ketamine; no dosing data; single-period cohort survey.

Participants

Ages
18 – 99
Sexes
Male & Female

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1. Between the ages of 18 - 99
  • 2. Self-report of past psychedelic medicine use for therapeutic purposes in the last 3 years
  • 3. While a consent letter will be provided, patients will only be asked to agree to the terms without providing their names (i.e., unsigned consent procedures) given the potential legal ramifications of identification
  • 4. Civilian or military veterans.

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1. Past psychedelic medicine use for non- therapeutic purposes
  • 2. Only the most recent experience will be commented on
  • 3. Active Military Members
  • 4. Given the retrospective nature of the trial no other exclusion criteria outside not meeting the inclusion criteria are necessary.
  • 5. In general patient participation will be anonymous given that access to medication may not have been considered legal. However in cases where there are concerns about a serious health issues and the patient can be identified, they will be to ensure appropriate follow up can be arranged.

Study Details

Locations

Gaurav Gupta MPC — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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