MDMA brain study on PTSD never got off the ground

NCT ID NCT03752918

First seen May 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study aimed to see how MDMA changes brain activity in people with PTSD, especially in areas that handle emotions. Researchers planned to give MDMA to a small group and measure brain scans and PTSD symptoms. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Enact Research Collaborative

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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