Magic mushroom compound tested for brain effects in healthy adults
NCT ID NCT07079852
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will give 48 healthy adults either psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) or a placebo, then test their memory with picture tasks and scan their brains with MRI. The goal is to see how psilocybin changes memory accuracy and brain activity. It is not a treatment study, but aims to gather basic knowledge about how this substance affects the mind.
What this could mean
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Active substance
psilocybin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help scientists understand how psilocybin alters memory and brain function, potentially guiding future research on its therapeutic uses.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to clinical populations, and the small sample size limits general conclusions.
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The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
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