Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre For Addiction And Mental Health, explained in plain language.
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New study offers e-cigarettes and quit-smoking pill to 6,000 hard-to-treat smokers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether e-cigarettes or a medicine called cytisine can help people who still smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day even after trying nicotine patches, gum, or counseling. Over 4 years, 6,000 participants will be randomly given either an e-cigarette starter kit or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy tested for dual diagnosis of depression and alcoholism
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis is a small pilot study to see if therapy sessions combined with a single dose of psilocybin (the active compound in 'magic mushrooms') is safe and feasible for adults who have both major depression and alcohol use disorder. Researchers will compare a group receiving psilocyb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 20, 2026 16:18 UTC
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New digital tool aims to curb drinking while quitting smoking
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new online tool designed to help people who are trying to quit smoking also reduce risky drinking. The tool is offered through a large smoking cessation program's website. It provides personalized feedback and practical tips to encourage safer alcohol use.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 16, 2026 12:47 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy: do monitors make a difference for depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether having a monitor present during psilocybin (magic mushroom) therapy helps adults with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. Forty participants will receive psilocybin and psychological support, with some having a monitor and others not. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:54 UTC