Entheogen Resurgence

NCT05042765 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: #2021-61137
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 102
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

For the purpose of this anonymous, observational pilot survey, the investigators will define "entheogens" as substances, generally derived from plants, that are ingested in order to impact one's consciousness for therapeutic, religious, or spiritual purposes. This survey will focus on the naturalistic use of entheogens and other substances including kambo, ayahuasca, hapé, bufo, and sananga typically used in specific cultural and spiritual contexts for healing. There are substantial limitations to what the healthcare community knows about the intentions, motivations, experiences, health behaviors, and demographics of people who decide to participate in entheogen therapy centers or retreats and their willingness to participate in future research studies. The primary goal of this observational pilot survey is to collect self-reported, anonymous data from people who have opted to participate in entheogen therapy centers and retreats during the last five (5) years on the topics of their initial intentions, motivations, experiences, demographics, and willingness to participate in future entheogen research. With the support of established therapy and retreat centers, the research team will aim to collect 100 survey responses from unique, unidentified individuals who have participated in some form of entheogen therapy or treatment during the last five (5) years. Those who choose to fill out the survey will be at least 18 years of age, fluent in English, and self-reporting participation in therapy or a retreat which utilized entheogens in a naturalistic setting in the past five (5) years.

Conditions

Psychedelic Experiences

Keywords

Entheogen; Psychedelic; Hallucinogen; Kambo; Ayahuasca; Hapé; Bufo; Sananga

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Entheogen Use in Naturalistic Retreat & Therapeutic Settings

  The primary outcome will be self-reported experiences related to entheogen use in naturalistic retreat and therapeutic settings.

  Entheogen use will have occured within the last 5 years

Interventions

self-reported entheogen use OTHER

self-reported participation in therapy or a retreat in a naturalistic setting that incorporated the use of entheogens in the past five (5) years

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

People over the age of 18 years old who are fluent in English and have self-reported participation in entheogen therapy centers or retreats in naturalistic settings during the past five (5) years.

You may qualify if:

• \>18 years old
• Fluent in English
• Self-reported participation in therapy or a retreat in a naturalistic setting that incorporated the use of entheogens in the past five (5) years

You may not qualify if:

• Inability to provide informed consent
• Inability to complete the online questionnaire
• No self-reported participation in therapy or a retreat in a naturalistic setting that incorporated the use of entheogens in the past five (5) years
• Self-reported participation in therapy or a retreat in naturalistic setting that incorporated the use of entheogens greater than five (5) years ago

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Vireo Health: lead

Study Sites (1)

Vireo Health of New York

Queens, New York, 11373, United States

Location

Study Officials

• Stephen Dahmer, ND

  Resurgent Biosciences, Inc.

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 30, 2021
• First Posted: September 13, 2021
• Study Start: September 16, 2021
• Primary Completion: January 12, 2022
• Study Completion: January 12, 2022
• Last Updated: January 27, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-01

Locations

US (1)