Participate in Microdosing Research
Scientific research into microdosing and its effects is still limited; more studies are needed to better understand how, when, and by whom microdosing may be safely and effectively used.
Microdosing research publications
The number of research papers on microdosing continues to grow steadily. We blog about the studies that deserve your attention, and explain what the results mean for you as a (potential) microdoser.
Contribute to microdosing science
As a microdoser, you can get involved in microdosing research! By participating in any of the citizen science projects below, you actively contribute to scientific research in meaningful ways, while also helping encourage collaboration between scientists and the public.
Microdosing Psilocybin for Women’s Health
The purpose of this research project is to explore women’s perspectives of microdosing psilocybin and its perceived effects on their health and wellbeing across their lifespan. This includes perceived benefits on general wellbeing, mental health, and hormone health. This is an exploratory study. Findings will help to build a broader understanding of women’s health and contribute to future research on microdosing practices for women.
We’re conducting a peer-reviewed academic study in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast, exploring the relationship between microdosing and women’s health.
The survey takes approximately 15–20 minutes and covers mood, hormonal health, menstrual cycle, sleep, and overall wellbeing. Your responses are 100% anonymous.
Seeking Study Participants Who Have Decided to Microdose Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)
My name is Sarah Eteminan, and I am a fifth year doctoral student at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. I am currently seeking individuals who have decided to microdose psilocybin, known as “magic mushrooms,” in the past year. The study is for my doctoral research.
The purpose of my research is to better understand how someone comes to the decision to microdose psilocybin.
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years or older
- Started microdosing psilocybin in the past 12 months
- Living in the United States
- Fluent in English
- Willing to complete an anonymous online survey on Qualtrics, a HIPAA certified platform, for 15 to 30 minutes
If you wish to participate, please follow the link below.
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Should you have any questions or wish to participate, please contact Sarah at seteminan@wi.edu. Your participation is voluntary, and you are allowed to skip questions if they feel invasive, uncomfortable, or triggering.
The study has been approved by The Wright Institute’s IRB committee (irb@wi.edu).
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Katie McGovern (kmcgovern@wi.edu)
Psynautics.com — Measure your brain activity through EEG
Psynautics is a research lab that makes it possible for microdosers to track brain activity and collect valuable data on Cognition, Emotion, and Awareness, while unlocking studies tied to various interventions and their impacts on mental health and neuroplasticity.
Microdosers can participate in a study that uses a take-home EEG band—no need for visits to the lab. It is open for anyone interested in tracking their brain health while microdosing. However, the researchers are most interested in individuals with anxiety and substance use disorders planning to start a Fadiman, one-day-on, two-days-off protocol. Participants will record 5 minutes of brain activity daily over 35 days with EEG Study Kits held for 40 days before return.
Psynautics is founded and run by Conor Murray, PhD, neuroscientist at UCLA. His published work includes the neurobiology of substance use disorders and studies of psychedelic compounds as novel therapeutic agents. He has created Psynautics as a research platform to address gaps in the fields of neuroscience, pharmacology, and the science of consciousness. Psynautics is committed to open science practices.
Mikaela de la Myco, James Fadiman, Naomi Tolson and Microdosing Institute — Mushrooms & Motherhood Survey
Microdosing, mushrooms and motherhood is a divisive topic mostly because there is very little research. Mikaela De La Myco has teamed up with Dr. James Fadiman with support from Naomi Tolson and Microdosing Institute to begin collecting stories, testimonies and data points (citizen science) about motherhood and mushrooms.
The use of sacred earth medicines has the interest of (young) mothers who believe it will support their well-being, but they are often afraid to introduce a psychedelic substance into their life and to their body, not knowing how it will impact their newborns. A collection of reports from the community can provide the body of data we are currently lacking. This data will inform a wider community of mothers, and provide academics with a starting point for scientific studies.
Please complete the Mushrooms & Mothers Survey if you have a story to share. The goal is to collect at least a thousand stories, testimonies and data points in this citizen science effort.
Please help spread the word and share this with any relevant mothers and women.