Magic mushroom drug tested to lift spirits in devastating ALS

NCT ID NCT06656702

Summary

This early-stage study is exploring whether psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' can help treat depression in people with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Researchers at Johns Hopkins will give up to 24 participants with ALS and depression two guided psilocybin sessions over 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if this treatment approach is practical and safe for this patient group, while also checking if it improves mood, hopelessness, and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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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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