Maastricht University
Clinical trials sponsored by Maastricht University, explained in plain language.
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Magic mushroom compound tested as new hope for fibromyalgia pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is investigating whether low, non-hallucinogenic doses of psilocybin—the active compound in 'magic mushrooms'—can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. It will involve 35 participants who will receive either a placebo or one of two low doses of psilocybin to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maastricht University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Breathe your anxiety away? new online therapy trial tests breathing techniques
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding special breathing exercises to online therapy can help reduce social anxiety. Researchers will work with 96 adults who experience significant social anxiety, randomly assigning them to either the breathing-enhanced therapy or a standard therap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maastricht University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Your period could change how cannabis affects you
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how women's menstrual cycles affect their response to cannabis. Researchers will give occasional female cannabis users either cannabis or a placebo at three different points in their cycles. They'll measure how it affects mood, thinking skills, pain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maastricht University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 14:00 UTC