Therapists take MDMA in training: will it boost Well-Being?
NCT ID NCT07102576
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase study gives MDMA to 30 mental health providers who are learning to become MDMA-assisted therapists. The goal is to see how the drug affects their mental well-being, burnout, and self-confidence. Participants take MDMA in a therapeutic setting with a co-therapist pair, followed by a session the next day to integrate the experience.
What this could mean
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Active substance
MDMA hydrochloride (a psychoactive drug)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help understand how MDMA-assisted therapy affects therapists themselves, potentially improving training and reducing burnout.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small, open-label study with no placebo group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. MDMA can cause psychological distress, increased heart rate, and other side effects.
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The Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10025, United States
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