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How do you talk to patients about psychedelic clinical trials for the treatment of major depressive disorder or PTSD?

When do you consider referring a patient to a clinical trial? How have patients responded to being offered trial participation? What has your experience been with patient selection and eligibility?
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Psychiatry · Yale School Of Medicine Pitt Lab
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These discussions usually come up with patients who have not been satisfied with prior pharmacologic treatments for depression or PTSD. I see my role as educating patients so that they can make the choice that is best for them. I will talk to them about the potential risks and benefits of psychedeli...

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