Magic mushroom compound could help veterans heal from PTSD
NCT ID NCT07332143
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether the psychedelic drug psilocybin, combined with talk therapy, can safely reduce PTSD symptoms in Georgia military veterans. 150 veterans will be randomly assigned to different therapy approaches to compare results. The goal is to see if this combination is safe, tolerable, and effective.
What this could mean
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Active substance
psilocybin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for PTSD that combines a psychedelic drug with talk therapy.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 2 pilot study with only 150 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. Psilocybin can cause intense psychological effects and is not yet approved for PTSD.
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Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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