Psychedelic combo trial aims to ease PTSD in veterans
NCT ID NCT06989957
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage study at Johns Hopkins is testing whether giving both psilocybin and MDMA together is safe and can help reduce PTSD symptoms in military veterans. Forty veterans with PTSD will receive the drugs in a controlled setting. The study tracks side effects, suicidal thoughts, PTSD severity, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
psilocybin and MDMA
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for PTSD that combines two psychedelic drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. There are also risks like adverse events or worsening of symptoms.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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