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Official Clinical Trial of ClusterBusters Underway
« on: Mar 7th, 2004, 10:32am » |
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Bob Wold (pinkfloyd) of Clusterbusters.com has given PinkSharkMark and myself the honor of making a joint announcement of historic import to cluster headache sufferers.
Clinical studies on the effectiveness of psilocybin and LSD in the prevention and treatment of cluster headaches will soon take place!
Bob's tireless efforts have finally born fruit. Below is an excerpt from the confirmation letter received by Bob from Rick Doblin Ph.D., the president of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS):
Quote:Dear Bob,
As the President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), I'm writing to confirm our agreement to work together to conduct FDA-approved research into the use of psilocybin and LSD in the treatment and prevention of cluster headaches. This research will be coordinated by MAPS and will be directed by Dr. John Halpern, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in association with Dr. Andrew Sewell. |
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Many of you have read on this board over the years of the spectacular successs clusterheads have achieved with psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms) and of the equal success of the few LSD experimenters from whom we have reports. We express our heartfelt thanks to all those who had the courage to post their experiences with these controversial -- and in most countries, illegal -- substances in this public forum. Without the convincing evidence gathered from so many reports, there would have been no possibility whatsoever of enlisting any credible researcher -- let alone researchers connected with Harvard Medical School -- to embark upon a clinical study presenting as many challenges as this one does.
We would also like to thank DJ for allowing a full and frank discussion of this therapy to be carried out for so many years in this forum, and a special thanks to Ueli for investing countless hours in compiling his archive of links to every post ever made on this bulletin board regarding the use of psilocybin and LSD. Ueli's archive made the task of presenting convincing case histories to the interested parties a manageable one.
Bob will be releasing further details as the project unfolds, including posting additional information regarding time frames. He will also answer the question, "When & where do I sign up?"
Thanks also to PinkSharkMark for drafting the bulk of this posting.
HERE WE GO!
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Re: FDA has approved Clinical Trial of ClusterBust
« Reply #1 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 10:39am » |
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Big Congrats to all involved!!!
A new idea is often met with great resistance. Overcoming the obsticles makes announcements like this mean so much more.
Looking forward to further info as it becomes available.
Thanks for you dedication to our affliction.
-dan
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« Reply #2 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 10:48am » |
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Excellent!!!
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« Reply #3 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 10:55am » |
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Sounds like the ball is finally rolling, Flash....Good for you all that got it started....A fucking plan coming together....YES!!!!! 
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« Reply #4 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 11:50am » |
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WOW..........Thats great news guys
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Re: FDA has approved Clinical Trial of ClusterBust
« Reply #5 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 12:00pm » |
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Re: FDA has approved Clinical Trial of ClusterBust
« Reply #6 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 12:38pm » |
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This is truly incredible news.
I am highly skeptical that this treatment would ever become legal, but it's certainlyt a step in the right direction. As someone who suffered CH for 18 years, and 3 years chronic, I know full well how effective the clusterbuster method can be. I have now been blissfully happy for almost 6 months. Even if my CH comes back, the fact that I now know what works for me is a great comfort. Before, I used to worry about the onset of a cycle. Then I went chronic, and all I could think about was various creative ways to kill myself. Now, I know CH will never rule my life again. NEVER.
This country has such a stigma attached to this type of treatment, it's never going to be accepted to the point of being legalized. I just can't see that happening. However, this research will provide answers for a lot of people who need them, and that can't be a bad thing.
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Re: FDA has approved Clinical Trial of ClusterBust
« Reply #7 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 12:53pm » |
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Fubar,
Glad to hear this treatment has worked so well for you. It's a great feeling to not fear the Beast anymore!
Finding out why this treatment works so well and developing a new prescription Med that we can all take legally is what this is all about. Legalization is not the objective here.
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« Reply #8 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 1:19pm » |
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Congratulations on seeing all your hardwork get you to this point!
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« Reply #9 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 1:27pm » |
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« Reply #10 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 1:33pm » |
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« Reply #11 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 1:43pm » |
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Painfree John saying Congradulations!!
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oops..........Congratulations !
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Re: FDA has approved Clinical Trial of ClusterBust
« Reply #13 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 1:56pm » |
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Yayyyyyyyy!!!
Congratulations to all those involved for all your hard work & dedication.
Huggs
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Re: FDA has approved Clinical Trial of ClusterBust
« Reply #14 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 2:04pm » |
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That's terrific news guys. Snaps to your hard work!
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It's about time! It's like modern-day approval for use of something that has been used effectively for centuries. Oh well.....
And a MASSIVE thank you to all who have pushed to get it to this point.
Kudos!
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« Reply #16 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 2:13pm » |
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Congrats!!!!!
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« Reply #17 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 2:38pm » |
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I know how much hard work went into this by msny and I think is fantastic news.
I would give my firstborn to have seen Bob's face when he opened that letter. 
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Way to go and Congratulations!!!! Perhaps this is just the 1st step on a road to LEGAL medical use! I'll be keeping my toes, fingers, knees and eyes crossed! Anyhow, THANK YOU for all your hard work Bob and everyone else who has participated in moving this cause forward.
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« Reply #19 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 8:25pm » |
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YAY!!!! thank you all for all your hard work!!!
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« Reply #20 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 10:07pm » |
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Thank all of you so very much. Hope this bears fruit.
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« Reply #22 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 10:37pm » |
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Come in here, dear boy, have a cigar.
You're gonna go far, fly high,
You're never gonna die, you're gonna make it if you try;they're gonna love you.
Well I've always had a deep respect, and I mean that most sincerely
The band news is just fantastic, that is really what I think.
Oh by the way, which one's Pink? 
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy
we call it Riding the Gravy Train.
We're just knocked out!
WTG Clusterbusters!!!
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Re: FDA has approved Clinical Trial of ClusterBust
« Reply #23 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 11:04pm » |
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EXCELLENT NEWS!
Way to go guys & gals!
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Re: FDA has approved Clinical Trial of ClusterBust
« Reply #24 on: Mar 7th, 2004, 11:20pm » |
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Great Post JDH,
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