Psychedelic showdown: can psilocybin or ketamine curb heavy drinking?
NCT ID NCT06405607
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether psilocybin or ketamine, combined with talk therapy, can help people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder drink less. Eighty adults who have at least 4 heavy drinking days per month will receive either psilocybin or ketamine in a controlled setting. The goal is to see which treatment works better and how it changes brain activity.
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University of Iowa Health Care
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