Psilocybin Experiences for Mental Health Research
Subjective Experience Following Psilocybin
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 128 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary · Other
This trial is looking for people aged 18 to 65 who want to understand the effects of psilocybin, a compound found in 'magic mushrooms.' Participants will receive psilocybin and may also get a placebo or another medication that reduces its effects.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 65 years old.
- I can read and write in English.
- I agree not to use psychoactive drugs 24 hours before dosing.
- I have no current psychiatric diagnosis.
You may not be able to join if
- I have heart or significant lab test abnormalities.
- I have a current psychiatric diagnosis.
- I have had a traumatic brain injury with serious symptoms.
- I have a family history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- I am currently pregnant or nursing.
- I recently participated in another clinical trial.
- I have cognitive impairment.
- I have a condition affecting how drugs are processed in my body.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to determine the importance of the acute subjective experience induced by psilocybin (the primary component of "magic mushrooms") in facilitating positive outcomes. Participants in this study will be given psilocybin in combination with either a placebo or risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic that block the subjective effects of psilocybin.
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