Virtual reality may mimic psychedelics without the drug
NCT ID NCT06581263
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether a virtual reality program (DeepDream) can produce experiences similar to psychedelic drugs. Ten healthy volunteers took part at Yale University. Researchers measured changes in consciousness, mystical feelings, and sense of self. The goal was to see if VR could be a safe, drug-free tool for studying psychedelic-like states.
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Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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