LSD shows promise for End-of-Life anxiety in new trial

NCT ID NCT05883540

First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether moderate to high doses of LSD can reduce anxiety, depression, and pain in people with advanced, life-limiting illnesses. Sixty participants with a life expectancy of 12 weeks to 2 years will receive either two doses of LSD or a very low dose as a placebo. The goal is to improve quality of life and ease psychological distress near the end of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Spital Uster AG, Division of Internal Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Uster, 8610, Switzerland

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  • University Hospital Basel, Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

    RECRUITING

    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

    Contact

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    Contact

  • University Hospital Geneva, Palliative medicine department

    RECRUITING

    Collonge-Bellerive, 1245, Switzerland

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  • University Hospital Zurich, Clinic for Radio-Oncology, Competence Centre Palliative Care

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, Switzerland

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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