Magic mushrooms tested for ghost pain relief

NCT ID NCT05224336

Summary

This small, early-stage study investigated whether psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' could safely help reduce chronic phantom limb pain. Ten participants with amputations received the treatment in a controlled, supportive setting. Researchers measured changes in pain intensity and brain activity to understand how it might work.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92093, United States

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