Considerations on the current state of psychedelics therapy: limitations, bias and methodological proposals
Repositorio Universidad de Caldas July 1, 2018 DOI: 10.17151/culdr.2018.23.26.3 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Key findings | Current research on psychedelic therapy contains notable limitations and biases that may lead to confusion about its efficacy and safety. |
Abstract
Objetivo. Evaluar el estado de la investigación actual sobre el potencial terapéutico de las sustancias psicodélicas. Metodología. Se realiza una breve revisión temática y se desarrolla un análisis crítico de la situación. Resultados. Se identifican diversas limitaciones y sesgos tanto en estudios observacionales como en ensayos clínicos. Conclusiones. Actualmente se cometen errores remarcables en la investigación sobre terapia psicodélica que pueden llevar a confusiones sobre aspectos tan importantes como su eficacia y su seguridad en contextos terapéuticos.
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