Magic mushroom therapy targets chronic PTSD in new trial

NCT ID NCT06386003

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with a specific type of talk therapy can help people with long-term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The trial will include 15 adults with moderate to severe PTSD who are not taking psychiatric medications. The goal is to see if this approach is safe, tolerable, and effective at reducing PTSD symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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