Psilocybin and Motor Function: A Triple‐Blind, Dose‐Finding Study in Healthy Participants
Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice July 23, 2024 Chiranth Bhagavan, Richard Kanaan, Olivia Carter et al. 2 citations
A protocol for the first study testing whether movement tasks can be performed safely while under the influence of psilocybin. Twelve healthy participants will each receive three different doses (5 to 20 mg) in a randomized, blinded order at least one week apart. Motor function, safety, brain activity via fMRI, and subjective experience will be measured during the acute drug effects. The study aims to inform future research combining psychedelics with motor retraining for conditions involving motor dysfunction.