Perspectives and preliminary experiences of psychedelics for the treatment of eating disorders: A systematic scoping review.
European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association September 1, 2024 Karolina Cuerva, Dean Spirou, Adrian Cuerva et al. 9 citations
Most participants in existing studies reported meaningful reductions in eating disorder symptoms and expressed openness to psychedelics as a treatment, though some raised concerns about adverse effects and emphasized the need for psychological support to ensure safety and efficacy. This systematic scoping review mapped 17 eligible studies from an initial 1,290 publications, concluding that while preliminary evidence suggests psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may be a viable treatment option, more robust research designs are needed to confirm efficacy, generalizability, and safety.