Magic mushroom compound takes on opioid crisis in new trial
NCT ID NCT06786325
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can help people with opioid use disorder who are already on medication. 36 participants will receive either a high or low dose and be followed for a year. The goal is to see if psilocybin reduces opioid use and improves treatment adherence.
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University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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