Perspectives and preliminary experiences of psychedelics for the treatment of eating disorders: A systematic scoping review.

Cuerva, K; Spirou, D; Cuerva, A; Delaquis, C; Raman, J

Perspectives and preliminary experiences of psychedelics for the treatment of eating disorders: A systematic scoping review.

Cuerva, K Spirou, D

Cuerva, A Delaquis, C Raman, J

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Citation:: Eur Eat Disord Rev, 2024, 32, (5), pp. 980-1001
Issue Date:: 2024-09

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dc.contributor.author	Cuerva, K
dc.contributor.author	Spirou, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7073-7356
dc.contributor.author	Cuerva, A
dc.contributor.author	Delaquis, C
dc.contributor.author	Raman, J
dc.date.accessioned	2024-08-07T23:55:06Z
dc.date.available	2024-04-26
dc.date.available	2024-08-07T23:55:06Z
dc.date.issued	2024-09
dc.identifier.citation	Eur Eat Disord Rev, 2024, 32, (5), pp. 980-1001
dc.identifier.issn	1072-4133
dc.identifier.issn	1099-0968
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180367
dc.description.abstract	OBJECTIVE: Research regarding the therapeutic application of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of eating disorders (EDs) has begun to emerge. This systematic scoping review aimed to map and synthesise the existing evidence regarding the participant reported efficacy and perspectives concerning psychedelics in the treatment of EDs, and to identify significant research gaps. METHOD: A systematic search was undertaken across several databases in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. RESULTS: 1290 publications were identified, 1135 after duplicates removed, with 17 meeting full-eligibility criteria. Overall, findings suggested that most participants reported experiencing a meaningful reduction in their ED symptoms and having positive experiences or an openness to explore psychedelics as a treatment for ED symptoms, although some noted concerns of adverse effects and the importance of having psychological support to increase safety and efficacy. CONCLUSIONS: While preliminary research suggests psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may be a viable treatment option for ED symptoms, further research with more robust research designs is required to increase confidence in its efficacy, generalisability, and safety as a therapeutic medium.
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Wiley
dc.relation.ispartof	Eur Eat Disord Rev
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1002/erv.3101
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dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences, 1701 Psychology
dc.subject.classification	Clinical Psychology
dc.subject.classification	3202 Clinical sciences
dc.subject.classification	3210 Nutrition and dietetics
dc.subject.classification	5203 Clinical and health psychology
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Hallucinogens
dc.subject.mesh	Feeding and Eating Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Psychotherapy
dc.subject.mesh	Treatment Outcome
dc.title	Perspectives and preliminary experiences of psychedelics for the treatment of eating disorders: A systematic scoping review.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	32
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1103 Clinical Sciences
utslib.for	1701 Psychology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Clinical Psychology
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dc.rights.license	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.date.updated	2024-08-07T23:55:04Z
pubs.issue	5
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pubs.volume	32
utslib.citation.issue	5

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OBJECTIVE: Research regarding the therapeutic application of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of eating disorders (EDs) has begun to emerge. This systematic scoping review aimed to map and synthesise the existing evidence regarding the participant reported efficacy and perspectives concerning psychedelics in the treatment of EDs, and to identify significant research gaps. METHOD: A systematic search was undertaken across several databases in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. RESULTS: 1290 publications were identified, 1135 after duplicates removed, with 17 meeting full-eligibility criteria. Overall, findings suggested that most participants reported experiencing a meaningful reduction in their ED symptoms and having positive experiences or an openness to explore psychedelics as a treatment for ED symptoms, although some noted concerns of adverse effects and the importance of having psychological support to increase safety and efficacy. CONCLUSIONS: While preliminary research suggests psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may be a viable treatment option for ED symptoms, further research with more robust research designs is required to increase confidence in its efficacy, generalisability, and safety as a therapeutic medium.

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