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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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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