Magic mushroom compound shows promise for Hard-to-Treat depression and suicidal thoughts
NCT ID NCT05220410
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a single 25mg dose of psilocybin in 20 adults with depression that didn't respond to standard treatments and who also had ongoing suicidal thoughts. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and tolerable in this high-risk group. Participants received the dose in a supportive setting, and researchers measured changes in suicidal thinking and depression severity.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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May 2025
- 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
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18 and 65 years of age at Screening * Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) * Significant level of suicidal thoughts with active ideation and without immediate intent * Failure to respond to 2 medications in the current episode Exclusion Criteria: * Current or past history of schizophrenia, psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, etc. * Current alcohol or substance use disorder
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sheppard Pratt Health System
Baltimore, Maryland, 21204, United States
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