Your session is about to expire
← Back to Search
MDMA-Assisted Therapy vs Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Study Summary
This trial will compare MDMA-assisted therapy to Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a VA PTSD treatment, to assess its potential use in the VA system.
Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
Find a Location
Who is running the clinical trial?
Media Library
- I have had severe PTSD symptoms in the last month.I cannot or will not stop taking certain medications.I have been diagnosed with severe PTSD for at least 6 months.I have a condition that makes taking stimulant medications unsafe for me.I have not used ECT, ketamine, or had ketamine therapy in the last 3 months.I am at least 18 years old.I weigh at least 48 kilograms.I am able to understand and sign the consent form.I can have someone stay with me during the experimental sessions.I have a heart condition like high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat.I have experienced severe PTSD symptoms in the last month.
- Group 1: Cognitive processing therapy
- Group 2: MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT)
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are any fresh participants able to join this trial?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial has concluded its recruitment process and is not actively searching for candidates at the moment. Initially posted on September 1st 2023, with a final edit made on April 20th of that same year; despite this study's closure there are still 402 other trials in search of participants currently underway."
Is the use of MDMA in conjunction with therapy sanctioned by the FDA?
"Despite being in the relatively early stages of clinical trials, there is sufficient evidence to assign a score of 2 for MDMA-assisted therapy's safety. At this point, data only support its safety rather than any efficacy yet."
Who else is applying?
What site did they apply to?
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Share this study with friends
Copy Link
Messenger