Psilocybin Treatment for Mood and Well Being

Psilocybin Efficacy With or Without Pimavanserin Pretreatment

Recruiting Phase 1 Phase 2 Interventional Study
Mood (Psychological Function) Well Being Mood Healthy
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
21 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for healthy adults aged 21 to 65 to test the effects of a single dose of psilocybin, with or without another medication. Participants will be monitored for their mood and well-being over the course of one month.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 21 and 65 years old.
  • I can read and speak English.
  • I have completed at least high school.
  • I am right-handed.
  • I agree to not use any psychoactive drugs the day before and the day of the drug session.
  • I will consume my usual amount of caffeine on drug session days.
  • I am willing to refrain from nonprescription medications one week before the drug session.
  • If I am female and can become pregnant, I will use effective contraception.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am left-handed.
  • I have used psychedelics or certain drugs in the past.
  • I have a history of psychiatric disorders as an adult.
  • I currently take neuropsychiatric medications.
  • I have a current substance use disorder.
  • I have had significant suicidal thoughts in the past 6 months.
  • I use illegal drugs or have tested positive for them recently.
  • I have a family history of schizophrenia or certain mood disorders.

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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About This Trial
Twenty healthy adults (≥21 years old) will be enrolled to evaluate the efficacy of a single oral dose of psilocybin (25 mg) administered with or without pretreatment using oral pimavanserin (34 mg) or placebo. Outcome assessments will occur at 1 week and 1 month following psilocybin administration. The purpose of this study is to clarify the receptor-level mechanisms underlying psilocybin's effec…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 to 65 years old * Provision of written informed consent * Fluency in English * At least high school level of education * Right-handed * Agree to abstain from any psychoactive drugs on the day prior to and the day of the drug administration session as demonstrated by a n…
Contacts

Arozo Azimi

410-550-0007

aazimi2@jh.edu

CONTACT

Mazen A. Atiq, MD

matiq3@jh.edu

CONTACT