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Simon N. Vandekar

4 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2025-2026

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A living systematic review, meta-analysis and open-data resource of randomized controlled trials of psilocybin treatment for symptoms of depression

Nature Mental Health May 1, 2026 S. Parker Singleton, Brooke L. Sevchik, Analiese Lahey et al. 2 citations

This study presents a living systematic review and open-data meta-analytic database from 15 randomized controlled trials examining the effects of psilocybin treatment on depressive symptoms. Existing evidence suggests that psilocybin treatment alleviates depressive symptoms. Depression is a major cause of disability worldwide, motivating interest in psilocybin as a potential treatment. Here we...

A living systematic review, meta-analysis, and open data resource of trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD

medRxiv Preprint Server March 27, 2026 Brooke L. Sevchik, S. Parker Singleton, Analiese Lahey et al. preprint

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) has emerged as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generating considerable enthusiasm in the field. However, rapidly changing evidence in a fast-moving field can be challenging to integrate. Here, we present a living systematic review and open-data meta-analytic resource on MDMA treatment for PTSD. In this initial release,...

Psilocybin treatment for symptoms of depression: a living systematic review, meta-analysis, and data resource

medRxiv August 16, 2025 S. Parker Singleton, Brooke L. Sevchik, Analiese Lahey et al. preprint

Abstract Importance Depression is a major cause of disability worldwide, motivating substantial interest in psilocybin as a potential treatment. Objective To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of psilocybin’s impact on depressive symptoms and provide a living open data resource. Data Sources PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO retrieved by a systematic search up to...

Longitudinal Relationships Between Cannabis and Tobacco Use and Symptom Severity in Individuals at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis

Yunong Bai, Simon Vandekar, Brandee Feola et al.

Abstract Objective Tobacco and cannabis are the most used substances among individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P), but it remains controversial whether substance use drives symptom exacerbation and psychosis transition, or vice versa. We investigated longitudinal dose-response relationships of tobacco and cannabis use with clinical presentation in a CHR-P population. Methods...