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- Experimentation with Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Past studies from the 1960s and 1970s indicated promising results for terminally ill patients experiencing psychological distress. Now, researchers revisit these compounds under strict medical supervision to explore their potential benefits, including alleviating end-of-life anxiety and psychological suffering.
How to Access New Treatments and Participate in Studies
For individuals who believe they might be candidates for these innovative treatments, contact information is provided for enrollment in ongoing studies. The Women's Board Depression Treatment Research Center at Rush actively recruits participants for trials investigating deep brain stimulation and psychedelic therapies, among other modalities.