Magic mushroom drug tested on seniors for safety

NCT ID NCT07516405

First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 4 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. About 40 participants will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects. The goal is to gather safety data, not to treat any disease.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • Emory University Brain Health Center

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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  • New York University Langone Health, Center for Psychedelic Medicine

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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  • University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Neurology

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    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

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    Omaha, Nebraska, 68105, United States

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