Magic mushroom therapy tested for End-of-Life distress
NCT ID NCT05403086
First seen Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can help reduce feelings of demoralization in adults with a life expectancy of 2 years or less. About 100 participants will receive either psilocybin or an active control in a triple-blind setup. The goal is to see if this therapy can ease emotional suffering near the end of life.
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Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
RECRUITINGTorrance, California, 90502, United States
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Marin Cancer Care
RECRUITINGGreenbrae, California, 94904, United States
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Sunstone Therapies
RECRUITINGRockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
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University of California, Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94518, United States
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