Magic mushroom drug studied for depression in Alzheimer's patients
NCT ID NCT04123314
First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This small pilot study is testing whether psilocybin, a hallucinogenic drug, can safely help with depression in people who have mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease. Twenty participants will receive the drug in a supportive setting. The study will measure changes in depression symptoms and quality of life.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
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