Low-dose lysergic acid diethylamide alters subjective visual perception but not visual contrast surround suppression.
Neuroscience of Consciousness August 20, 2026 DOI: 10.1093/nc/niag050 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Dose | low-dose |
| Topics | LSD |
| Key findings | Low-dose LSD alters subjective visual perception but does not affect visual contrast surround suppression, indicating a selective effect on visual processing. |
Abstract
Low-dose lysergic acid diethylamide alters subjective visual perception but not visual contrast surround suppression.
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