Magic mushroom compound scrambles brain waves in healthy volunteers
NCT ID NCT05301608
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study gives healthy adults a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) or a placebo, then uses brain scans and thinking tasks to measure changes in thoughts and brain activity. The goal is to understand how the drug works, not to treat any disease. About 30 volunteers aged 18 to 75 will participate.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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