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Modulation of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor by a single dose of ayahuasca: observation from a randomized controlled trial

de Almeida RN, Galvao ACM, da Silva FS, Silva EAS, Palhano-Fontes F, Maia-de-Oliveira JP, de Araujo LB, Lobao-Soares B, Galvao-Coelho NL

Frontiers in Psychology (2019)

Secondary analysis of RCT
Abstract

Secondary analysis of the Palhano-Fontes 2019 RCT showing ayahuasca modulates serum BDNF levels. Higher BDNF in responders suggests neuroplasticity mechanisms underlying antidepressant effects.

Participants28
Citations100
Study TypeSecondary analysis of RCT
BDNFneuroplasticityantidepressantbiomarker
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01234View on PubMed

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