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Psilocybin Therapy Was Feasible for Home-Hospice Patients

Psilocybin Therapy Was Feasible for Home-Hospice Patients

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In a small open-label pilot, a single 25 mg psilocybin session was well tolerated and reduced demoralization in hospice patients.

In a small open-label pilot, a single 25 mg psilocybin session was well tolerated and reduced demoralization in hospice patients.

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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End-of-Life Relief

End-of-Life Relief

In a small open-label pilot with home-hospice patients, a single psilocybin-assisted therapy session (25 mg) was feasible and well tolerated, with no serious adverse events. Participants showed a meaningful reduction in demoralization three weeks later, even as their physical condition continued to decline. Sessions often centered on themes of grief, acceptance, and peace. The study was small and exploratory, but it suggests psilocybin therapy may be a compassionate option in end-of-life care, pending larger trials.

In a small open-label pilot with home-hospice patients, a single psilocybin-assisted therapy session (25 mg) was feasible and well tolerated, with no serious adverse events. Participants showed a meaningful reduction in demoralization three weeks later, even as their physical condition continued to decline. Sessions often centered on themes of grief, acceptance, and peace. The study was small and exploratory, but it suggests psilocybin therapy may be a compassionate option in end-of-life care, pending larger trials.

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