Living Medicine Podcast Episode
Hosted by Dr. Sandra Newes with guest Dr. Manish Agrawal
January 30, 2025
In the most recent episode of the Living Medicine podcast, Dr. Manish Agrawal joined host Dr. Sandy Newes to discuss psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical research, the risks and benefits of this treatment, and how his background in oncology and philosophy informs his approach to patient care.
As psychedelic-assisted therapy continues to revolutionize mental health treatment, its integration into medical practice presents significant methodological and operational challenges. Dr. Agrawal explores how researchers can design rigorous clinical trials that account for the multidimensional nature of these therapies to ensure patient safety and trust. He also discusses the need for balancing quantitative measures with qualitative insights to capture the full impact of this treatment.
Tune in to learn more about Dr. Agrawal’s perspective on the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy, the challenges of clinical research—balancing quantitative measures with qualitative insights to capture the full impact of this treatment—and what it takes to responsibly advance this field.
Listen to the full episode here: https://livingmedicineinstitute.com/2025/01/30/perspectives-on-psychedelic-research-clinical-trials-and-how-we-can-continue-to-connect-with-heart/
