Could MDMA help people with schizophrenia connect socially?

NCT ID NCT05770375

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests whether MDMA (the active ingredient in ecstasy) is safe and tolerable for people with schizophrenia. The goal is to see if it can help with social motivation, a common and hard-to-treat symptom. Twenty participants will receive increasing doses of MDMA in a controlled setting. The study focuses on safety first, checking for any worsening of psychotic symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UCLA

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

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

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