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Researchers found that a single, carefully administered dose of psilocybin can produce rapid and sustained improvements in individuals with severe treatment-resistant depression, offering new hope when traditional therapies have failed.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The participants had tried at least five prior treatments without any improvement. Then, they received one 25-milligram dose of psilocybin alongside psychological support. Just three weeks after treatment, the changes were hard to deny. Nearly 70 percent of participants experienced a signification reduction in their symptoms, and 42 percent achieved complete remission.
The results indicated that the benefits lasted up to 3 months, suggesting one treatment could have long-term benefits. The treatment was well-tolerated with no serious adverse effects reported, underscoring its potential as a safe alternative for people with limited options.
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Single-Dose Psilocybin for Depression With Severe Treatment Resistance: An Open-Label Trial - PubMed
This open-label study suggests efficacy and safety of psilocybin in severe TRD and supports further study of psychedelics in this population, including consideration of PTSD interaction effects.
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The participants had tried at least five prior treatments without any improvement. Then, they received one 25-milligram dose of psilocybin alongside psychological support. Just three weeks after treatment, the changes were hard to deny. Nearly 70 percent of participants experienced a signification reduction in their symptoms, and 42 percent achieved complete remission.
The results indicated that the benefits lasted up to 3 months, suggesting one treatment could have long-term benefits. The treatment was well-tolerated with no serious adverse effects reported, underscoring its potential as a safe alternative for people with limited options.