Study Finds Psilocybin Helps Cancer Patients With Anxiety

Pilot study finds that psilocybin reduces anxiety and improves mood in patients with advanced stage cancer and anxiety.

2011

This pilot study determined that it was feasible and safe to use moderate doses of psilocybin to treat patients with advanced stage cancer and anxiety. The results showed a significant reduction in patient anxiety 1 and 3 months after treatment. Mood improvement was significant after 6 months.