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Noam Goldway

8 papers in the library · 43 citations · publishing 2023-2026

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Ketamine-induced analgesia and dissociation show distinct behavioral and neural correlates

Neuropsychopharmacology July 20, 2026 Noam Goldway, Itamar Jalon, Yara Agbaria et al.

Abstract Ketamine produces both analgesic and dissociative effects, but whether analgesia depends on dissociation remains debated. This question is part of a broader discussion on whether the subjective experiences elicited by psychoactive drugs are necessary for their therapeutic benefits. Here, we tested whether ketamine-induced analgesia and dissociation show separable behavioral and neural...

Brain State Dynamics in Ketamine-Induced Dissociation Resemble Those in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science March 1, 2026 Noam Goldway, Taly Markovits, Naomi Fine et al. 1 citation

Dissociation, an altered state of consciousness in which individuals feel detached from their body, environment, and sense of self, is a common feature of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite its significance, the neurocognitive processes underlying dissociation remain poorly understood, potentially limiting diagnostic precision and treatment efficacy in PTSD. To address this gap, we...

The Analgesic and Dissociative Properties of Ketamine are Separate and Correspond to Distinct Neural Mechanisms

bioRxiv July 31, 2025 N. Goldway, T. Hendler, I. Jalon et al. preprint

Ketamine, a psychoactive medication, exerts both analgesic and dissociative effects. However, whether its analgesic effect stems from its dissociative properties is a topic of debate. Our study aimed to determine whether ketamine’s analgesic and dissociative effects are supported by distinct neural mechanisms. In a within-subject, placebo-controlled study, 37 healthy volunteers were...

Multidimensional Personality Changes Following Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: Results From a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

American Journal of Psychiatry 2025 Noam Goldway, Snehal Bhatt, Stephen Ross et al. 23 citations

PAT elicited durable shifts in personality, suggesting normalization of abnormal personality trait expression in AUD. Further study is needed to clarify whether PAT exerts its beneficial effects by reducing impulsiveness or whether impulsive individuals inherently respond better to PAT.

Psychedelic medicine in psychiatry residency training: a survey of psychiatric residency program directors.

Int Rev Psychiatry September 11, 2024 Mary E. Yaden, Terence H. W. Ching, Noam Goldway et al. 2 citations

OBJECTIVE: The growth of psychedelic medicine creates new challenges in psychiatric education as physicians may soon be responsible for prescribing a number of psychedelic interventions. Despite this growing need for educated providers, very little is known about the training psychiatry residents receive in psychedelic medicine. We conducted a survey to determine the current educational...

Stutterers' experiences on classic psychedelics: A preliminary self-report study.

Journal of fluency disorders September 1, 2024 Eric S. Jackson, Noam Goldway, Hope Gerlach-Houck et al. 4 citations

Stuttering poses challenges to social, occupational, and educational aspects of life. Traditional behavioral therapies can be helpful but effects are often limited. Pharmaceutical treatments have been explored but there are no FDA-approved treatments for stuttering. Interest has grown in the potential use of classic psychedelics, including psilocybin and LSD, which have shown effectiveness in...

Brain State Dynamics in Ketamine-Induced Dissociation Resemble Those in PTSD

Noam Goldway, Taly Markovits, Naomi Fine et al. preprint

Dissociation, an altered state of consciousness in which individuals feel detached from their body, environment, and sense of self, is a common feature of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Despite its significance, the neurocognitive processes underlying dissociation remain poorly understood, potentially limiting the effectiveness of PTSD diagnostics and treatment. To address this gap, we...