Scientists map brain changes during Hour-Long DMT experience

NCT ID NCT07693257

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Jon Dean Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates how a continuous intravenous infusion of DMT, a psychedelic substance, alters brain activity and perception over an extended period. Healthy volunteers with prior DMT experience will receive low and medium doses for one hour while undergoing fMRI scans. Researchers aim to identify brain patterns linked to the visual and emotional effects of DMT, providing insights into its neural mechanisms.

What this could mean

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Active substance
N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how DMT alters brain function during prolonged experiences, potentially informing future therapies for mood disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to broader populations. DMT can cause intense psychological effects, and the study does not test therapeutic benefits.

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  • Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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