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Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Old Dog, New Tricks: Ibogaine and Its Analogs as Potential Neurotherapeutics

Reviews ibogaine's potential for Parkinson's and related neurological conditions.

Neurotherapeutics

Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease with Trophic Factors

Ibogaine increases GDNF as a potential trophic strategy for PD.

Journal of Neurochemistry

Psychedelic-Inspired Approaches for Treating Neurodegenerative Disorders

Ibogaine's GDNF upregulation may protect dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Ibogaine for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease: A case report

Low-dose ibogaine improved motor symptoms, quality of life, and depression in a PD patient.

ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters

Ibogaine and Their Analogs as Therapeutics for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Ibogaine analogs show promise for neurological disorders via neurotrophic stimulation.

American Journal of Therapeutics

Psychedelic Therapy: A Primer for Primary Care Clinicians—Ibogaine

Overview notes ibogaine's potential in neuropsychiatric conditions, with MS motor considerations.

Cells

Psychedelics in Multiple Sclerosis: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Prospects for Neuroimmune Modulation and Repair

Ibogaine and psychedelics reduce neuroinflammation and support repair in MS.

Acta Neuropsychiatrica

Neurorestorative Properties of Ibogaine: Linking Multi-Receptor Affinities to Remyelination and Metabolic Restoration

Ibogaine promotes remyelination and neuroplasticity relevant to MS via multi-receptor actions.

Frontiers in Immunology

Significant lesion reduction and neural structural changes following ibogaine treatments for multiple sclerosis

Two MS patients showed ~71% reduction in white matter lesions and symptom relief after ibogaine.

American Journal on Addictions

Treatment of acute opioid withdrawal with ibogaine

In 33 cases, 76% showed resolution of opioid withdrawal within 24 hours.

Drug and Alcohol Review

Underground ibogaine use for the treatment of substance use disorders: A qualitative analysis of subjective experiences

User interviews highlight psychological insights and addiction interruption in underground settings.

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Ibogaine Detoxification Transitions Opioid and Cocaine Abusers Between Dependence and Abstinence: Clinical Observations and Treatment Outcomes

Clinical data show single-dose ibogaine diminishes withdrawal and cravings in opioid/cocaine users.

Pharmacological Research

IUPHAR – invited review – Ibogaine – A legacy within the current renaissance of psychedelic therapy

Reviews ibogaine's role in addiction interruption, supported by pilot studies and progression to trials.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

A systematic literature review of clinical trials and therapeutic applications of ibogaine

Review of 24 studies (705 individuals) notes ibogaine reduces withdrawal/craving in SUDs but highlights risks like cardiotoxicity.

American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Treatment of opioid use disorder with ibogaine: detoxification and drug use outcomes

Ibogaine significantly reduced withdrawal and opioid use at 1-12 months in subjects with prior treatment failures.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Subjective effectiveness of ibogaine treatment for problematic opioid consumption: Short- and long-term outcomes and current psychological functioning

Survey of patients showed reductions in opioid use, abstinence in some, and long-term improvements in mood and cravings.

American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Ibogaine treatment outcomes for opioid dependence from a twelve-month follow-up observational study

Single ibogaine treatment reduced opioid withdrawal and led to sustained cessation or reduced use over 12 months in most participants.

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