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Ayahuasca-assisted meaning reconstruction therapy as an early resource for bereavement: a non-randomized clinical trial

Soto-Angona O, Andion O, Sabucedo P, Neimeyer RA, Haro JM, Javkin J, Farre M, Gonzalez D

Scientific Reports (2025)

Open-label trial
Abstract

First controlled prospective study of ayahuasca-assisted therapy for grief. 84 participants in meaning reconstruction therapy with or without ayahuasca. Significant improvements in prolonged grief, post-traumatic growth, and quality of life.

Participants84
Citations5
Study TypeOpen-label trial
griefmeaning reconstructionclinical trialbereavement
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-13251-5View on PubMed

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