Saliva test may reveal who benefits from psychedelic therapy for depression

NCT ID NCT07345858

First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a natural chemical called oxytocin, measured in saliva during a psychedelic therapy session, can help predict how well people with hard-to-treat depression will respond to treatment. Researchers will track 80 adults with major depressive disorder who are already in talk therapy. The goal is to see if changes in oxytocin levels relate to improvements in depressive symptoms and mental flexibility.

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Locations

  • Geneva University Hospitals

    Geneva, Switzerland

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