The framework expands research ethics beyond individual consent to include relationships, reciprocity, repair and responsibility.
What the authors developed
An Indigenous-led group of authors developed ethical guidance for Western psychedelic research and practice. The framework considers responsibilities to Indigenous knowledge, communities and traditions alongside standard research ethics.
What the framework proposes
The authors developed eight ethical principles:
The framework asks institutions to consider cultural knowledge, community authority, historical extraction, benefit sharing and longer-term responsibilities.
What this helps us understand
The framework expands ethical consideration beyond the individual participant to include relationships with communities and knowledge systems. For research teams and institutions, the eight principles provide a way to examine consent, reciprocity, attribution, benefit sharing and responsibilities that may extend beyond a single study.
