Magic mushroom compound tested for OCD: early trial shows promise

NCT ID NCT05370911

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This early-stage study is testing whether repeated doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The trial involves 30 adults with severe OCD who have not responded well to standard treatments. Researchers are measuring changes in OCD severity and exploring how psilocybin might work in the brain to ease symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Enact Research Collaborative (40 Temple St, 4th Floor)

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

  • Yale Program for Psychedelic Research

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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