Marketing authorization applications for psychedelics must align with the regulatory requirements and evidentiary standards required for the approval of all medicinal products in the European Union. While medicine regulators recognize the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, their characteristics present methodological challenges that complicate the design and interpretation of pivotal trials...
Psychedelic drugs including psilocybin and LSD are undergoing clinical trials for a range of psychiatric and neurological conditions, and have particularly shown substantial promise in phase 2 studies of depression. In this article we outline key knowledge gaps that may be imperative for a successful implementation of psychedelic drugs as medicines as identified by members of the European...