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Psilocybin-assisted CBT for Depression
Study Summary
This trial studies how combining psilocybin (a psychedelic) with therapy helps treat depression. Two doses of psilocybin are given during 12 therapy sessions, and participants are followed for 4 months.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2021 Phase 2 trial • 95 Patients • NCT02061293Trial Design
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- I am currently undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy.I have a heart condition.I am currently taking antidepressants or medications that affect serotonin.I have epilepsy or a history of seizures.I have been diagnosed with major depression now or in the past.I can swallow pills.I am between 21 and 60 years old.I have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack.I am currently experiencing significant depression symptoms.I use insulin to manage my diabetes.I do not have current suicidal thoughts or severe psychiatric issues needing immediate care.I have been diagnosed with or am currently experiencing a major depressive episode.
- Group 1: Psilocybin + CBT
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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May seniors aged 70 or younger join this experiment?
"Per the study's specifications, participants must be between 21 and 60 years old. Separately, there are 121 trials targeting minors and 630 for elderly patients."
Is it currently feasible to enroll in this research project?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research project is no longer actively searching for volunteers; it was initially posted on June 27th 2023 and last modified on July 11th 2023. However, 876 other trials are still open for recruitment at present."
Is participation in this research endeavor open to me?
"This clinical trial is enrolling 30 adults between the ages of 21 and 60 who have been diagnosed with depression. In addition to meeting this requirement, applicants must be able to swallow capsules, present current major depressive episodes or a history thereof based on DSM-5 guidelines (American Psychiatric Association 2013), display active symptoms as measured by Hamilton-Depression Rating Scale scores higher than 16 over the last two weeks(Hamilton 1986), identify an individual that can pick them up from UCLA Semel Institute following psilocybin sessions, use one form of highly effective contraception such as oral contraceptive pills if applicable and commit to continuing its use for the duration of their"
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