Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
January 26, 2026
Marco Banzato, Martina Colognesi, Lorena Lucatello et al.
Psilocybin, the phosphorylated prodrug of psilocin, holds therapeutic promise across a range of neuropsychiatric conditions, yet its clinical utility is constrained by acute psychoactive effects. Here, we report the rational design, synthesis, and evaluation of a focused library of fluorinated reversible N-alkyl carbamate derivatives of psilocin aimed at reducing acute psilocin exposure and...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
January 26, 2026
Fernando Mora López, Johynny Solís Solís, Ekaterina Daniela Hernández Baker et al.
preprint
This review examines the therapeutic efficacy of psilocybin for major depressive disorder by integrating findings from clinical trials, meta-analyses, and mechanistic research. A comprehensive literature search across major scientific databases identified empirical studies evaluating psilocybin’s effects on depressive symptomatology, safety, and underlying neurobiological mechanisms....
Journal of Psychopharmacology
January 26, 2026
Jess Kerr-Gaffney, Samuel Myrtle, Famia Askari et al.
2 citations
Background: Changes in well-being, personality, and personal values have been documented post-psilocybin; however, evidence from placebo-controlled trials is limited. Aims: To examine the effects of psilocybin versus placebo on psychiatric symptoms, personality, and personal values in healthy participants. Potential mediators were also explored. Methods: This secondary analysis used data from a...
Emerging Minds Journal for Student Research
January 25, 2026
Rishika Scott, James Smith
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) has been well-researched within scientific literature, although the therapeutic value of psilocybin is not fully understood. The aim of this systematic review is to determine a stable and effective dosage unit to inform health professionals of the benefits of psilocybin, using peer-reviewed literature and meta-analysis. The review will also compare selective...
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
January 24, 2026
Omer A. Syed, Benjamin Tsang, Sean M. Nestor et al.
Psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) is an emerging intervention for depression. Though several clinical trials report promising results for PAT in treating depression, there remains a need for consensus on optimal methodologies and standardization of PAT protocols. The objective of this review was to assess the efficacy of PAT in treating depressive symptoms and to systematically examine the...
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
January 23, 2026
Marija Franka Žuljević, Antonija Mijatović, Renata Orhanović et al.
4 citations
MDMA and psilocybin are being investigated as potential treatments for psychiatric disorders and have received increasing regulatory and media attention, due to the methodological complexities and societal context of psychedelic substances. Therefore, we assessed the consistency of protocol registration and adverse event (AE) reporting in clinical trials of MDMA and psilocybin. We conducted a...
International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science
January 23, 2026
Jakub Klepacz, Radosław Swędrak, Marzena Swojnóg et al.
The escalating global burden of mental health disorders, coupled with the stagnation of innovation in traditional monoaminergic pharmacotherapy (e.g., SSRIs), has precipitated a critical need for novel therapeutic paradigms. This article presents a comprehensive systematic review of the so-called "Psychedelic Renaissance," focusing on the clinical resurgence of classical serotonergic...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
January 22, 2026
preprint
Current evidence mainly shows psilocybin's effectiveness when combined with psychotherapy, but there is also evidence suggesting it can have beneficial effects with less intensive psychological support. Further research is needed to clarify its efficacy as a standalone treatment.
Nature Communications
January 22, 2026
Nicholas Gregory, Tyler E. Girard, Akila Ram et al.
5 citations
The psychedelic psilocybin may have lasting therapeutic effects for patients with chronic pain syndromes. Some preclinical data suggest these putative benefits derive from direct analgesic effects; however, this possibility has not been comprehensively tested in preclinical models. Here, we evaluated the analgesic properties of a single exposure to psilocybin at acute and chronic time points in...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
January 22, 2026
preprint
Psilocybin therapy shows potential benefits for mental health conditions such as depression and substance use disorders, though further research is needed to confirm long-term safety and efficacy.