Magic mushroom therapy tested to break opioid dependence

NCT ID NCT05585229

Summary

This small, early-stage study is testing whether therapy sessions guided by the psychedelic compound psilocybin can help people with chronic pain safely reduce or stop their opioid pain medication. The study will involve 10 adults who have previously struggled to taper off opioids. Researchers will monitor safety and see if participants can successfully lower their opioid doses over 8 months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus

    RECRUITING

    Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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