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Predicting and exploring ayahuasca effects: perception, mind-wandering, and EEG oscillations

Silva-Costa N, Pessoa JA, Andrade KC, Mota-Rolim SA, Palhano-Fontes F, Araujo DB, Wiessner I

Journal of Psychopharmacology (2025)

EEG study
Abstract

EEG study investigating neural mechanisms and predictors of ayahuasca effects. Found changes in perception and mind-wandering correlating with specific EEG oscillation patterns. Baseline neural signatures predicted intensity of subsequent psychedelic experience.

Study TypeEEG study
EEGperceptionmind-wanderingneural oscillationspredictors
DOI: 10.1177/02698811251389563Search PubMed

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