Magic mushroom therapy for depression? new trial tests psilocybin and CBT in groups
NCT ID NCT07566104
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 trial will test whether giving psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) along with group cognitive behavioral therapy is acceptable and feasible for people with major depression. Thirty adults with current depressive symptoms will receive two doses of psilocybin (10 mg and 25 mg) plus 12 group therapy sessions. The study will measure satisfaction, retention, and changes in depression severity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point toward a new treatment option for major depression that combines a psychedelic drug with group therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Psilocybin can cause intense psychological effects and is not yet approved for depression.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCLA Semel Institute
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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