Can psilocybin help patients with advanced cancer?
The nation’s largest clinical trial on psilocybin use for cancer patients is taking place now. Researchers are exploring whether psilocybin—also known as magic mushrooms—can help people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, fear and loss of hope. Read more
Clinical Studies
We currently have one open clinical study underway, a clinical trial of psilocybin for the treatment of existential distress among people with late-stage cancer. We invite you to check back later for updates. If you would like more information about our ongoing work, please join our mailing list by using the form at the top of the home page.
Brain, Emotional, and Physical Health
Preliminary research suggests that psychedelics may induce or enhance neural plasticity and neurogenesis in certain areas of the brain, and they appear to have powerful anti-inflammatory effects.
These properties could make them useful in the treatment of neurologic conditions disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and perhaps neurodegenerative conditions, such as Parkinson and early Alzheimer disease.
The center will conduct research in these areas as free-standing studies and in association with clinical trials.
Other potential areas of research are psychedelics' potential application for refugee mental health, autoimmunity, gender dysphoria, alcohol and substance use disorders, and the effects of abuse on dogs and other animals, among other conditions.
Public Health and Social Science Research
The Center is in discussions with the State of Colorado regarding studies of how Colorado's Prop 122 is implemented, and its sociological and economic impact in Colorado communities. Other research may focus on government structures and policies enacted to implement the new regulations. Learn more about our research.
Education and Training
Development and implementation of training protocols and practices in clinical use of psychedelics is a major objective of the Center. We serve as a resource for state agencies as they develop and roll out regulations and mechanisms for credentialing and licensure. Learn about our facilitator traning.