Magic mushroom Compound's effect on vision explored in brain scan study

NCT ID NCT05265546

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to understand how psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, alters visual perception and brain activity. Researchers will use fMRI brain scans to measure responses to visual stimuli in 80 healthy adults after taking different doses of psilocybin. The goal is to identify which brain areas are involved, not to treat any condition.

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  • University of California, Berkeley

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    Berkeley, California, 94720, United States

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