Can psychedelics improve well-being in autism?
Science (New York, N.Y.) December 20, 2024 DOI: 10.1126/science.adv4102 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Autistic adults with social anxiety |
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Autism treatment Mental health research Social anxiety Clinical trials |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | One trial found significant reduction in social anxiety with psychedelic therapy, while another found no significant difference between treatment and placebo groups. |
Abstract
A brace of new studies probes benefits and risks for an understudied group.