Magic mushrooms tested for alcoholism in tiny oregon study
NCT ID NCT07189988
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study follows 20 adults in Oregon who are using psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) to help with alcohol use disorder. Researchers are observing how often participants have heavy drinking days before and after psilocybin sessions. The study does not provide treatment itself—it simply watches what happens in a real-world clinic setting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- psilocybin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward psilocybin as a helpful tool for reducing heavy drinking in people with alcohol use disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early observational study with only 20 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and psilocybin can cause intense psychological experiences.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Study participants will be recruited through Oregon's Innertrek Patient Service Center (PSC). They will exhibit struggles with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder, deemed appropriate for care by Oregon's Innertrek Patient Service Center, and eligible for psilocybin services. Once eligibility at the PSC has been determined, eligible participants will be invited to voluntarily participate in the People Science pilot observational research study.
- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion 1. Over 21 years old and reside in Portland, Oregon (all genders) 2. Have a personal smartphone device, internet access, and willing to download Chloe 3. Have been deemed appropriate for care by Oregon's Innertrek Patient Service Center (PSC) and eligible for psilocybin services 4. Willingness to complete study activities and assessments for the duration of the study Exclusion Note that #1-3 below are mandatory exclusions for psilocybin-assisted care as directed by the Oregon Health Authority. Any potential participant who: 1. Have a personal history of psychosis per the Oregon Health Authority 2. Have active use of lithium per the Oregon Health Authority 3. Exhibit active thoughts of suicidality per the Oregon Health Authority 4. Are deemed ineligible for psilocybin services by Oregon's Innertrek Patient Service Center (PSC)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Innertrek Patient Service Center
Portland, Oregon, 97232, United States
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