MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD: Growing evidence for memory effects mediating treatment efficacy
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The application of MDMA in conjunction with psychotherapy has in recent years seen a resurgence of clinical, scientific, and public interest in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Clinical trials have shown promising safety and efficacy, but the mechanisms underlying this treatment form remain largely unestablished. This article explores recent preclinical and clinical evidence suggesting that the treatment’s efficacy may be influenced by the mnemonic effects of MDMA. We review data on the effects of MDMA on fear extinction and fear reconsolidation and the utility of these processes for PTSD treatment. We corroborate our findings by incorporating research from cognitive psychology and psychopharmacology and offer recommendations for future research.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | 110843 |
Tidsskrift | Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry |
Vol/bind | 128 |
Antal sider | 17 |
ISSN | 0278-5846 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2024 |
Eksternt udgivet | Ja |
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