What drives people to Self-Treat with psychedelics? a study investigates
NCT ID NCT06014164
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores the experiences of people diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder who have used psychedelic substances on their own to relieve symptoms. Researchers will conduct in-depth interviews with 20 participants to understand their motivations, methods, and perceived effects. The goal is to gather real-world insights that could inform future research and clinical practice.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- psychedelic substances (self-administered)
- What this could lead to
- This could help researchers design safer, more effective clinical trials of psychedelic therapies for psychiatric conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational interview study with only 20 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It does not test any treatment itself.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University Hospital Toulouse
Toulouse, 31059, France
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