Psilocybin for Hallucinations

(PsilBlock1 Trial)

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Overseen ByZarmeen Zahid, PhD

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of 5-HT1A receptor blockade on the acute subjective effects of psilocybin, as measured through subjective survey measures and acute electroencephalography (EEG). Further, the investigators will assess the effects of psilocybin on post-acute sleep and dreaming through the use of sleep EEG and sleep and dream diaries.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Sandeep M Nayak, MD

Principal Investigator

Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Females of child-bearing potential must use highly effective birth control methods
I use contraception and will not donate sperm for 90 days after treatment.
Must give written or electronic informed consent
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Exclusion Criteria

I do not have serious heart or blood vessel problems.
I have a history of epilepsy or seizures.
I have insulin-dependent diabetes and have had low blood sugar episodes.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive psilocybin with either pindolol or placebo, with subjective and EEG assessments

10 days
2 dosing sessions

Post-acute Monitoring

Participants complete sleep and dream diaries and wear a sleep EEG device

10 days

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Pindolol
  • Psilocybin

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Psilocybin co-administered with pindololExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: Psilocybin co-administered with placeboPlacebo Group2 Interventions

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Johns Hopkins University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
2,366
Recruited
15,160,000+