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Donatella Fiacchino

2 papers in the library · 6 citations · publishing 2021-2025

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Microdosing psilocybin and its effect on creativity: Lessons learned from three double-blind placebo controlled longitudinal trials

Neuropharmacology November 2, 2025 Luisa Prochazkova, Josephine Marschall, Michiel van Elk et al. 2 citations

BackgroundTaking very small doses of psychedelics (LSD, truffles) over an extended period became prevalent in Western societies for its alleged cognitive benefit, including enhanced creativity. However, in the absence of robust, double-blind-controlled quantitative studies, such claims remain anecdotal.MethodsHere we present results from 3 double-blind placebo-controlled longitudinal trials...

Microdosing psychedelics and its effect on creativity: Lessons learned from three double-blind placebo controlled longitudinal trials

June 14, 2021 Luisa Prochazkova, Michiel van Elk, Josephine Marschall et al. 4 citations preprint

Introduction: Microdosing refers to the repetitive administration of tiny doses of psychedelics (LSD, Psilocybin) over an extended period of time. This practice has been linked to alleged cognitive benefits, such as improved mood and creativity, potentiated by targeting serotonergic 5-HT2A receptors and facilitating cognitive flexibility. Nonetheless, in the absence of robust, quantitative and...