EA Forum Podcast (Curated & popular) “Announcing ClusterFree: A cluster headache advocacy and research initiative (and how you can help)” by Alfredo Parra 🔸, algekalipso
Nov 25, 2025
A new initiative called ClusterFree aims to advocate for better access to treatments for cluster headaches, often dubbed the most painful condition. With around 3 million adults affected, many still lack effective pain relief options. The podcast discusses the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and DMT in alleviating symptoms, as reported by patients. Listeners learn how they can participate, contribute, and support advocacy efforts by signing letters, volunteering, and making donations to further research.
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Cluster Headache As High-Priority Suffering
- ClusterFree frames cluster headache as one of the largest sources of preventable extreme human suffering and a top priority for relief efforts.
- They highlight limited access to standard treatments and promising but inaccessible psychedelic therapies.
Use Open Letters And Advocacy Tactics
- Publish open letters urging governments and medical bodies to ease psychedelic restrictions for treatment access.
- Support patient groups with resources and engage policymakers to improve treatment availability.
Origins And Patient-Led Partnerships
- ClusterFree is incubated by the Qualia Research Institute and led by Alfredo Parra with Andres Gomez-Emilson as co-founder.
- They list advisors from Cluster Busters and OPIS and commit to close collaboration with patient-led groups.
