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Psilocybin Therapy for Clinician Burnout and Depression
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This trial will investigate whether psilocybin, given with therapy, can help reduce depression and burnout in healthcare clinicians caused by their work during the COVID pandemic.
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From 2021 Phase 2 trial • 95 Patients • NCT02061293Trial Design
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- You have a score of 21 or more on the MADRS clinician-administered depression scale.You must provide a contact (relative, spouse, close friend or other caregiver) who is willing and able to be reached by the Clinical Investigators in the event of a participant becoming suicidal.I am willing to attend all sessions, take medications, and complete evaluations as required.I am not taking tramadol due to its risks with psilocybin.I have an adult who can support me during the trial, including transportation and monitoring my health.My depression symptoms persist despite trying at least one standard treatment.I stopped taking SSRIs over 2 weeks ago, considering the drug's half-life.I have arranged for someone to drive me home after my medication session.I am not taking new psychiatric medications during the study.I am a healthcare worker who has directly cared for COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.I cannot stop taking my neuroleptic or SSRI medications.I do not have a history of seizures or chronic severe headaches.I can ensure an adult will support me throughout the study.I have arranged for someone to drive me home after my medication session.I stopped taking SSRIs at least 5 half-lives of the drug plus 2 weeks ago.My depression symptoms persist despite trying at least one standard treatment.You are able to understand the process of consent and the risk and benefits associated with the study, and able to give written informed consent.
- Group 1: Psilocybin arm
- Group 2: Placebo
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- 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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How many participants will be accepted to this experiment?
"Affirmative, according to records on clinicaltrials.gov this trial is still searching for participants who meet the criteria. It was first posted in March 3rd 2022 and its last update being July 13th 2022. 30 individuals are needed at a single site location."
Has the Usona Institute conducted any other research involving psilocybin?
"Currently, Usona Institute is conducting 33 live trials on Psilocybin with none of them in Phase 3. Though the majority are located in Vancouver, Washington, a total of 36 sites across North America have studies regarding this substance running."
Are there still available slots for enrollment in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. Information accessible on clinicaltrials.gov attests to the fact that this medical trial, established on March 3rd 2022, is actively recruiting participants. Approximately 30 individuals are required at one location in order for the study to be completed successfully."
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