Magic mushroom compound tested as potential lifeline for deepest depression
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether a single, supervised dose of psilocybin (the active compound in 'magic mushrooms') is safe and can help people with severe depression that hasn't responded to other treatments, and who also have ongoing suicidal thoughts. It involved 20 adults who had no…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sheppard Pratt Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC