Special forces veterans test Psychedelic-Device combo for PTSD and brain injury

NCT ID NCT07717866

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a combination of ibogaine-magnesium, 5-MeO-DMT, magnetic e-Resonance therapy (MeRT), and physiological supplements can help special operations veterans with PTSD, depression, suicidal thoughts, and cognitive problems from traumatic brain injury. Participants receive these treatments in a specific order and are followed for a year. The goal is to see if this multi-pronged approach improves symptoms and brain function.

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Active substance
a combination of ibogaine-magnesium, 5-MeO-DMT, magnetic e-Resonance therapy (MeRT), and physiological supplements
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination approach could offer a new way to reduce PTSD, depression, and cognitive problems in veterans who have not responded to standard treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with no control group, so results may be due to placebo or other factors. The treatments also carry risks, including heart issues and psychological distress.

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Study facts

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Participants

52 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Participants were obtained from a cohort of treatment-seeking SOF veterans with problems in mental health including PTSD, cognitive symptoms related to traumatic brain injury, depression, and suicidality. Participants were selected and sponsored by SOC-F.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age * Sponsored by SOC-F Program Exclusion Criteria (evaluated by SOC-F, not Axial Therapeutic Research): * Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Bipolar I or II disorder for which patient has been hospitalized or medicated, Depersonalization and/or Derealization Disorder * Cerebellar dysfunction, Epilepsy, Psychosis or acute confusional state, Dementia * Prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc) Interval (450ms in males; 470ms in females) * History of heart failure or hypertrophic heart * Active blood clots (e.g., Pulmonary embolism, Deep vein thrombosis) * Major respiratory conditions (e.g., Emphysema, Cystic fibrosis) * Severe chronic gastrointestinal issues (e.g., bleeding ulcer, leaky gut syndrome) * Within 6 months of surgeries * Abnormal blood test results (e.g., potassium or magnesium outside normal range) * Impaired kidney or liver function * Refusal to taper off of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication

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  • Axial Therapeutic Research

    Northridge, California, 91325, United States

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