Innovation and inequity in psychedelic research at the Mayo Clinic.
History of psychiatry April 28, 2025 Casimir Klim, Bryan VanDreese, Terence Meyerhoefer et al.
In the 1950s and 1960s, researchers at the Mayo Clinic conducted studies with psychedelic drugs, including LSD and psilocybin. Their work sometimes prioritized scientific advancement over the rights and safety of participants, raising ethical concerns about informed consent and equitable treatment. These historical problems continue to challenge contemporary psychedelic research.