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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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, 92093, United States
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