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Effects of ayahuasca on mental health and quality of life in naive users: A longitudinal and cross-sectional study combination

Jimenez-Garrido DF, Gomez-Sousa M, Ona G, dos Santos RG, Hallak JEC, Alcazar-Corcoles MA, Bouso JC

Scientific Reports (2020)

Longitudinal observational
Abstract

Longitudinal study of 40 naive subjects with follow-ups at 1 and 6 months, plus comparison with 23 long-term users. Over 80% showed clinical improvements persisting at 6 months.

Participants63
Citations135
Study TypeLongitudinal observational
mental healthquality of lifenaive userslongitudinal
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61169-xView on PubMed

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