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

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease characterized by demyelination and neuronal loss. Traditional therapies often fail to halt disease progression or reverse neurological deficits. Ibogaine, a psychoactive alkaloid, has been proposed as a potential neuroregenerative agent due to its multifaceted pharmacological profile. We present two case studies of MS patients who underwent a novel ibogaine treatment, highlighting significant neuroimaging changes and clinical improvements. Patient A demonstrated substantial lesion shrinkage and decreased Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) values, suggesting remyelination and reduced inflammation. Both patients exhibited cortical and subcortical alterations, particularly in regions associated with pain and emotional processing. These findings suggest that ibogaine may promote neuroplasticity and modulate neurocircuitry involved in MS pathology.

Authors

Publication Details

Journal
Frontiers in Immunology
Published
2025-02-06
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1535782
Citations
2
Primary Topic
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
2.94
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

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

Abhiram Pushparaj, Jacqueline C. Dominguez, David Qixiang Chen, Jonathan Dickinson et al.
2 citations
Frontiers in Immunology
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
2.94
article

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

Abhiram Pushparaj, Jacqueline C. Dominguez, David Qixiang Chen, Jonathan Dickinson, Juan Manuel Valle Uzeta
article en
2 citations

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease characterized by demyelination and neuronal loss. Traditional therapies often fail to halt disease progression or reverse neurological deficits. Ibogaine, a psychoactive alkaloid, has been proposed as a potential neuroregenerative agent due to its multifaceted pharmacological profile. We present two case studies of MS patients who underwent a novel ibogaine treatment, highlighting significant neuroimaging changes and clinical improvements. Patient A demonstrated substantial lesion shrinkage and decreased Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) values, suggesting remyelination and reduced inflammation. Both patients exhibited cortical and subcortical alterations, particularly in regions associated with pain and emotional processing. These findings suggest that ibogaine may promote neuroplasticity and modulate neurocircuitry involved in MS pathology.

Frontiers in ImmunologyVol. 16
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
2.94
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.