What is it like to microdose LSD for depression? a thematic analysis of participant interviews from an open-label trial.
Carina Joy Donegan, Dimitri Daldegan-Bueno, Rachael Sumner, Anna Forsyth, Will Evans, Nicholas Hoeh, Frederick Sundram, David B Menkes, Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, Lisa Reynolds
Ther Adv Psychopharmacol December 4, 2025 DOI: 10.1177/20451253251396253 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Thematic analysis of interviews from an open-label trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with depression who microdosed LSD in an open-label trial |
| Topics | Depression LSD |
| Key findings | Participants reported improved mood, increased energy, and greater emotional openness, alongside some negative experiences like anxiety. |
Abstract
What is it like to microdose LSD for depression? a thematic analysis of participant interviews from an open-label trial.