Magic mushroom drug tested in seniors for safety

NCT ID NCT07516405

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study is testing whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is safe and tolerable for healthy adults aged 65 to 85. Researchers will monitor side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The goal is to gather safety data, not to treat any disease.

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HEALTHY VOLUNTEER OLDER ADULTS (65-85 YEARS)

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Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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Emory University Brain Health Center
RECRUITING

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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New York University Langone Health, Center for Psychedelic Medicine
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10016, United States
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Neurology
RECRUITING

San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
RECRUITING

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
University of Nebraska Medical Center
RECRUITING

Omaha, Nebraska, 68105, United States

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